Achnanthes holsatica Hustedt 1936
Publication Details
Achnanthes holsatica Hustedt 1936: 407, figs 67-72
Published in: Schmidt, A.[W.F.] (1936). Atlas der Diatomaceen-kunde Series VIII (Heft 101/102). pp. pls 401-408. [F. Hustedt]. Leipzig: O.R. Reisland.
Request PDFType 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 Platessa holsatica (Hustedt) Lange-Bertalot.
Source of Synonymy
Krammer, K. & Lange-Bertalot, H. (2004). Bacillariophyceae 4. Teil: Achnanthaceae, Kritische Erganzungen zu Navicula (Lineolatae), Gomphonema. Gesamtliteraturverzeichnis Teil 1-4 [second revised edition] [With "Ergänzungen und Revisionen" by H. Lange Bertalot]. In: Süßwasserflora von Mitteleuropa. (Ettl, H. et al. Eds) Vol. 2, pp. 1-468. Heidelberg: Spektrum Akademischer Verlag.
Type Information
Type locality: Gr. Madebrokensee bei Plön; Lucinsee, Carwitzer See (N. Germany); (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 September 2016
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 September 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 01 January 2025
