Achnanthes abundans Manguin 1955
Publication Details
Achnanthes abundans Manguin 1955: 19, pl. I: figs 10a-d
Published in: Bourrelly, P. & Manguin, E. (1955 '1954'). Contribution à la flore algale d'eau douce des Iles Kerguelen. Mémoires de l'Institut Scientifique de Madagascar, Série B, Biologique Végétale 5: 5-58, 11 pls.
Request PDFPublication date: Jan-March 1955 [INA]
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 Psammothidium abundans (Manguin) Bukhtiyarova & Round .
Source of Synonymy
Bukhtiyarova, L. & Round, F.E. (1996). Revision of the genus Achnanthes sensu lato section Marginulatae Bukh. sect. nov. of Achnanthidium Kütz. Diatom Research 11(1): 1-30.
Type Information
Type locality: Iles Kerguelen no. 178 Lac Marie-Nicolle 10-03-50; (INA 1996) Lectotype: Dr. Arétas; 7°C; P; slide no. AD9085 (INA 1996) Notes: Collected by R. Arétas; iii.1950; freshwater (INA).
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), abundant (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 August 2016
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Nomenclatural note
1954? (1955 in INA). - (04 November 2015) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 August 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 March 2025
