Schmidt, A., Schmitz, M., Fricke, F., Müller, O., Heiden, H. & Hustedt, F. (1888), Atlas Diatomaceen-kunde, Ser. 3: pl. 122, figs 10–12 [tax. nov.]

• Type locality: Tanzania (Zanzibar)

Crosby, L.H. & Wood, E.J.F. (1958), Studies on Australian and New Zealand diatoms. I. Planktonic and allied species. Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. New Zealand 85: 483–530 [secondary reference]

McCarthy, P. (2012), Census of Australian Marine Diatoms: - [secondary reference]

• APC Comment: P.McCarthy (2012) uses this taxon concept.
• Distribution: Qld (Heron Island)
• Ex.distribution: U.S.A. (Maine), Canada (Nova Scotia), Canary Islands, Tanzania, Persian Gulf

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