Achnanthes mesogongyla Grunow 1880
Publication Details
Achnanthes mesogongyla Grunow 1880: 19
Published in: Cleve, P.T. & Grunow, A. (1880). Beiträge zur Kenntniss der arctischen Diatomeen. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar 17(2): 1-121, 7 pls.
Request PDFType 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 Achnanthepyla mesogongyla (Grunow) M.Peragallo.
Source of Synonymy
Peragallo, M. (1921). Diatomées d'eau douce et Diatomées d'eau salée. In: Deuxième Expedition Antactique Française (1908-1910) commandée par le Dr. Jean Charcot, Sciences Naturelles: Documents Scientifiques, Botanique. (Anon. Eds), pp. 1-38, 1 pl.; pp. 6-96, 5 pl. Masson et Cie, Paris.
Type Information
Type locality: "Brasilien, in süssem Wasser." [Brazil, in freshwater]; (Cleve & Grunow 1880: 19)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 August 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 August 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2025
