Gomphonema mexicanum Grunow 1880
Publication Details
Gomphonema mexicanum Grunow 1880: pl. 24: fig. 3 (as 'Gomphonema (commutatum var. ?) mexicanum Grunow')
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 of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
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: 13 December 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (26 January 2024) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 December 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 April 2025
