Actinoptychus vulgaris var. virginicus Grunow 1883
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Publication Details
Actinoptychus vulgaris var. virginicus Grunow 1883: 121, fig. 7
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Actinoptychus is Actinoptychus senarius (Ehrenberg) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
The taxonomic status of this entity requires further investigation.
Source of Synonymy
Andrews, G.W. (1976). Miocene marine diatoms from the Choptank Formation. United States Geological Survey Professional Paper 910: 1-41, 2 figures, 1 table, 7 plates.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), common, general, ordinary (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 July 2023
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 July 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 July 2025