Abas (diatom)

Extinct genus of single-celled organisms

Abas

Temporal range: Eocene-Oligocene, 56–23 Ma

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Scientific classification
Domain:  |

Eukaryota

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SAR

Superphylum:  |

Heterokonta

Class:  |

Coscinodiscophyceae

Suborder:  |

Biddulphiineae

Family:  |

Hemiaulaceae

Genus:  |

Abas

Binomial name
Abas wittii

R.Ross & P.A.Sims

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[edit]

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.

Taxon identifiers|

* Wikidata: Q18103576
* Wikispecies: Abas (Hemiaulaceae)
* AlgaeBase: 46626
* GBIF: 3192067
* IRMNG: 1111616
* WoRMS: 602285

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