Stephanodiscus elegans J.-J.Brun 1889
Publication Details
Stephanodiscus elegans J.-J.Brun 1889: 65, pl. IV [4]: fig. 9
Published in: Brun, J. & Tempère, J. (1889). Diatomées fossiles du Japon. Espèces marines et nouvelles des calcaires argileux de Sendaï et de Yedo. Mémoires de la Société de Physique et d'Histoire Naturelle de Genève 30(9): 1-75, pls 1-9.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Stephanodiscus is Stephanodiscus niagarae Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Thalassiosira elegans (J.-J.Brun) Jousé.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), elegant (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 July 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 July 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 May 2024
