Achnanthes montana Krasske 1929
Publication Details
Achnanthes montana Krasske 1929: 350, fig. 8
Published in: Krasske, G. (1929). Beitrage zur Kenntnis der Diatomeenflora Sachsens. Botanisches Archiv 27(3/4): 348-380, 1 pl.
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 Platessa montana (Krasske) Lange-Bertalot.
Source of Synonymy
Krammer, K. & Lange-Bertalot, H. (2004). Bacillariophyceae 4. Teil: Achnanthaceae, Kritische Erganzungen zu Navicula (Lineolatae), Gomphonema. Gesamtliteraturverzeichnis Teil 1-4 [second revised edition] [With "Ergänzungen und Revisionen" by H. Lange Bertalot]. In: Süßwasserflora von Mitteleuropa. (Ettl, H. et al. Eds) Vol. 2, pp. 1-468. Heidelberg: Spektrum Akademischer Verlag.
Type Information
Germany: Saschen: Hainsberg.;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), found in mountainous places.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 November 2018
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Salvador Valenzuela Miranda in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 November 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 January 2025
