Achnanthes sacculus J.R.Carter 1981
Publication Details
Achnanthes sacculus J.R.Carter 1981: 535, pl. 24: fig. 6
Published in: Carter, J.R. & Bailey-Watts, A.E. (1981). A taxonomic study of diatoms from standing freshwaters in Shetland. Nova Hedwigia 33: 513-629, 9 figs, 25 pls.
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 sacculus (J.R.Carter) Bukhtiyarova.
Source of Synonymy
Bukhtiyarova, L. & Round, F.E. (1996). Revision of the genus Achnanthes sensu lato section Marginulatae Bukh. sect. nov. of Achnanthidium Kütz. Diatom Research 11(1): 1-30.
Type Information
Type locality: U.K.: Shetland Isles; (INA 1996) Type: Coll. Carter, Shet. No. 25: (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), little sac, purse.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 May 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 May 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 January 2025
