Abas (genus)
| Abas Temporal range: Eocene-Oligocene, 56β23Ma | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Chromalveolata |
| Phylum: | Heterokontophyta |
| Class: | Bacillariophyceae |
| Order: | Centrales |
| Suborder: | Biddulphiineae |
| Family: | Hemiaulaceae |
| Genus: | Abas |
| Binomial name | |
| Abas R.Ross & P.A.Sims | |
Abas is an extinct genus of algae contining 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
- β 1.0 1.1 M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 December 2014.