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Abas wittii

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Abas
Temporal range: Eocene-Oligocene, 56–23 Ma
Scientific classification
Domain:
Eukaryota
(unranked):
SAR
Superphylum:
Heterokonta
Class:
Coscinodiscophyceae
Suborder:
Biddulphiineae
Family:
Hemiaulaceae
Genus:
Abas
Binomial name
Abas wittii

Abas is an extinct genus of diatoms 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. ^ a b M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway accessed 21 December 2014.


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