Discolithus dictyodus Deflandre & Fert 1955
Publication Details
Discolithus dictyodus Deflandre & Fert 1955: 140, figs. 15-16 (as 'cent. nov.')
Published in: Deflandre, G. & Fert, C. (1955). Observations sur les coccolithophoridés actuels et fossiles en microscopie ordinaire et électronique. Annales de Paléontologie 40: 115-176, 127 figures, 15 plates.
Publication date: January 1955
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Discolithus is Discolithus latus Kamptner ex Deflandre.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Reticulofenestra dictyodus (Deflandre & Fert) W.W.Hay, H.Mohler & M.E.Wade.
Type Information
Oligocene. Diatomite, Oamaru, New Zealand.
Eocene, Lutetian. Marl, Donzacq, Landes, France.;
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 November 2021
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 November 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 May 2024