Achnanthes grana M.H.Hohn & Hellerman 1963
Publication Details
Achnanthes grana M.H.Hohn & Hellerman 1963: 274, pl. 2: figs 9, 10
Published in: Hohn, M.H. & Hellerman, J. (1963). The taxonomy and structure of diatom populations from three eastern North American rivers using three sampling methods. Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 82(3): 250-329, 6 pls.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Achnanthes is Achnanthes adnata Bory.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Planothidium granum (M.H.Hohn & Hellerman) Lange-Bertalot.
Type Information
Type locality: Canada: Ontario: La Vase River, 2 mi. upstream from La Vase Lake; (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: PH G.C; 44450 (Index Nominum Algarum)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 March 2016
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 March 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 May 2024
