Abas (alga)
Abas Temporal range: Eocene-Oligocene, 56–23 Ma | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Chromalveolata |
Phylum: | Heterokontophyta |
Class: | Bacillariophyceae |
Order: | Centrales |
Suborder: | Biddulphiineae |
Family: | Hemiaulaceae |
Genus: | Abas |
Binomial name | |
Abas R.Ross & P.A.Sims | |
Abas is an extinct genus of algae consisting of only one known species: Abas wittii. Originally observed as a fossil genus classified with diatom spore forms under the name Syringidium.[1] Abas was observed to be live from the Eocene to Oligocene epoch appearing in tropical sites.[1]
References
- 1 2 M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 December 2014.
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