Gomphonema difforme B.Karthick & Kociolek 2011

Publication Details
Gomphonema difforme B.Karthick & Kociolek 2011: 223, figs 20-40 (as 'difformum')

Published in: Karthick, B., Kociolek, J.P., Mahesh, M.K. & Ramachandra, T.V. (2011). The diatom genus Gomphonema Ehrenberg in India: Checklist and description of three new species. Nova Hedwigia 93(1-2): 211-236.

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 Indiconema difforme (B.Karthick & Kociolek) B.Karthick & Kociolek.

Type Information
Type locality: A stream at Andhalli (14º40'12.1794N 74º48'5.904''E), a tributary Bedthi River, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka, India; Type: B. Karthick & D.M. Vishnu; 12.i.2006; Bangalore; CESH-5-1870 (Index Nominum Algarum)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), irregularly or unevenly formed or differently formed, unlike what is usual (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 16 November 2014 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 17 November 2023

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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 November 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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