Achnanthes scotica R.J.Flower & V.J.Jones 1989
Publication Details
Achnanthes scotica R.J.Flower & V.J.Jones 1989: 228, figs 1-7, 42-53
Published in: Flower, R.J. & Jones, V.J. (1989). Taxonomic descriptions and occurrences of new Achnanthes taxa in acid lakes in U.K.. Diatom Research 4(2): 227-239.
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 Psammothidium scoticum (R.J.Flower & V.J.Jones) Bukhtiyarova & Round.
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: Scotland: Lochnagr, Cairngorm Mountains; (INA 1996) Type: BM; 81551 (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 March 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 March 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2025
