Medlin et al. (1991), J. Phycol 27: 522, figs 9–17 [tax. nov.]

• Type locality: Australia (N.S.W.)

Kooistra, W.H.C.F., Sarno, D., Balzano, S., Gu, H., Andersen, R.A., Zingone, A. (2008), Global diversity and biogeography of Skeletonema species (Bacillariophyta). Protist 159: 177–193 [secondary reference]

Jameson, I. & Hallegraeff, G.M. (2010), Planktonic diatoms. Algae of Australia: Phytoplankton of Temperate Coastal Waters: 63 [secondary reference]

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

• APC Comment: P.McCarthy (2012) uses this taxon concept.
• Distribution: Qld (Moreton Bay), N.S.W. (Hacking River), Tas., S.A.
• Ex.distribution: Brazil, France, Sweden, Italy, Egypt, South Africa

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