Gomphonema truncatum var. clavatum (Ehrenberg) Eberle 2008
Publication Details
Gomphonema truncatum var. clavatum (Ehrenberg) Eberle 2008: 44
Published in: Eberle, M.E. (2008). Recent diatoms reported from the central United States: register of taxa and synonyms. Hays, Kansas: Department of Biological Sciences, Fort Hays State University. Latest electronic version: 5 December 2008.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Gomphonema is Gomphonema acuminatum Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gomphonema clavatum Ehrenberg.
Basionym
Gomphonema clavatum Ehrenberg
Type Information
Type locality: Berlin, Germany; (Reichardt 2015: 142) Lectotype: Ehrenberg Collection, BHUPM; dry preparation C 4 (Reichardt 2015: 142, figs 1-4)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), truncate, i.e., ending very abruptly as if cut straight across (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 22 December 2012 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 11 December 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 December 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024