Gomphonema elegans Grunow 1880
Publication Details
Gomphonema elegans Grunow 1880: pl. 25, fig. 19
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1880). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls I-XXX [pls 1-30]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Request PDFType 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 Gomphoneis elegans (Grunow) Cleve.
Type Information
Shastu, California (Clève et Möller n. 264); (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), elegant (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 September 2003 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 January 2021
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Nomenclatural note
No descr. (INA). - (25 January 2021) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 January 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 March 2025
