Gomphonema mexicanum Grunow 1880
Publication Details
Gomphonema mexicanum Grunow 1880: pl. 24, fig. 3
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1880). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique Atlas. pp. pls I-XXX [pls 1-30]. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
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 subclavatum var. mexicanum (Grunow) R.M.Patrick.
Type Information
Mexique; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), Pertaining to Mexico (Stearn 1992).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 28 August 2004 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 26 January 2024
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 January 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 September 2024