Achnanthes abundans var. elliptica Manquin 1955
Publication Details
Achnanthes abundans var. elliptica Manquin 1955: 19, pl. I: fig. 11
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 var. ellipticum (Manguin) Flower.
Source of Synonymy
Flower, R.J. (2005). A taxonomic and ecological study of diatoms from freshwater habitats in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic. Diatom Research 20(1): 23-96, 111 figs, 2 tables.
Type Information
Type locality: Iles Keguelen; (INA 1996) Type: R. Arétas; iii.1950; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), abundant (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 March 2017
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 March 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 January 2025
