Gomphonema sagitta Schumann 1863
Publication Details
Gomphonema sagitta Schumann 1863: 187, pl. 9: fig. 29
Published in: Schumann, J. (1863). Preussische Diatomeen. Schriften der koniglichen physikalisch-okonomischen Gesellschaft zu Konigsberg 3 (Abh.): 166-192, pls. 8, 9.
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 subtile var. sagitta (Schumann) Grunow.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), an arrow.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 March 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 March 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024