Gomphonema tenellum W.Smith, nom. illeg. 1853
Publication Details
Gomphonema tenellum W.Smith, nom. illeg. 1853: 80, pl. XXIX [29]: fig. 243
Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Gomphonema is Gomphonema acuminatum Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), delicate (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 16 December 2019 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 December 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 December 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
