Gomphonema fibula Brébisson ex Kützing 1849
Publication Details
Gomphonema fibula Brébisson ex Kützing 1849: 65
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1849). Species algarum. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-922. Lipsiae [Leipzig]: F.A. Brockhaus.
Request PDFPublication date: 23-24 July 1849
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 Peronia fibula (Brébisson ex Kützing) R.Ross.
Source of Synonymy
Ross, R. (1956). Notulae Diatomologicae I-II. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, series 12 9: 76-80.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), clasp, buckle, safety pin (Brown 1946).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 November 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 November 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 07 January 2025
