Coscinodiscus trigonus Karsten 1905
Publication Details
Coscinodiscus trigonus Karsten 1905: 84, pl. 5, fig. 10
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Coscinodiscus is Coscinodiscus argus Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Thalassiosira tumida (Janisch) Hasle.
Source of Synonymy
Scott, F.J. & Thomas, D.P. (2005). Diatoms. In: Antarctic marine protists. (Scott, F.J. & Marchant, H.J. Eds), pp. 13-201. Canberra & Hobart: Australian Biological Resources Study; Australian Antarctic Division.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), tigone, thickening of angles [of cells] (Stearn 1983).
Created: 25 June 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 June 2005
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 June 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 July 2025
