Gomphonema apiculatum Ehrenberg 1843
Publication Details
Gomphonema apiculatum Ehrenberg 1843: 416(128); pl.2/1, fig.38
Published in: Ehrenberg, C.G. (1843). Verbreitung und Einfluss des mikroskopischen Lebens in Süd- und Nord-Amerika. Abhandlungen der Königlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin 1841: 291-445 + [1, Berichtigungen], + 4 pls.
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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 augur Ehrenberg.
Type Information
Type locality: Cayenne, New York, Smithfield R.I.; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1983).
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 February 2021
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 February 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 November 2024
