Achnanthes amoena Hustedt 1952
Publication Details
Achnanthes amoena Hustedt 1952: 386, figs 66, 67
Published in: Hustedt, F. (1952). Neue und wenig bekannte Diatomeen. IV. Botaniska Notiser 4: 366-410.
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 Karayevia amoena (Hustedt) Bukhtiyarova.
Source of Synonymy
Bukhtiyarova, L.N. (2006). Additional data on the diatom genus Karayevia and a proposal to reject the genus Kolbesia. Beihefte zur Nova Hedwigia 130: 85-96.
Type Information
Type locality: Kamerun [Cameroon]; (Simonsen 1987: 385) Holotype : BRM; 230/70. Kamerun. Lagune. l.b. (Simonsen 1987: 385)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), attractive.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 February 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 February 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 December 2024
