Takano, H. (1981), Bull. Tokai Reg. Fisheries Res. Lab 105: 34, figs 1C, 26–38 [tax. nov.]

• Type locality: Japan

Hallegraeff, G.M. (1984), Species of the diatom genus Thalassiosira in Australian waters. Botanica Marina 27: 495–513 [secondary reference]

Jameson, I. & Hallegraeff, G.M. (2010), Planktonic diatoms. Algae of Australia: Phytoplankton of Temperate Coastal Waters: 57 [secondary reference]

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

• APC Comment: P.McCarthy (2012) uses this taxon concept.
• Distribution: N.S.W. (Sydney)
• Ex.distribution: Argentina, Brazil, North Sea, Japan, China

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