Denticula costata Hustedt 1935
Publication Details
Denticula costata Hustedt 1935: 169-170, pl. 4, fig. 25
Published in: Hustedt, F. (1935). Die fossile Diatomeenflora in den Ablagerungen des Tobasses auf Sumatra. "Tropische Binnengewasser, Band VI". Archiv für Hydrobiologie Supplement 14: 143-192.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Denticula is Denticula elegans Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tetralunata costata (Hustedt) Hamsher, Graeff, Stepanek & Kociolek.
Type Information
Type locality: Indonesia: northern Sumatra (Toba Lake, fossil); (Index Nominum Algarum)
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ribbed, having one or more primary veins or ridges (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 November 2014
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 November 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
