Achnanthes exigua var. elliptica Hustedt 1937
Publication Details
Achnanthes exigua var. elliptica Hustedt 1937: 197, pl. 9: figs 8, 9
Published in: Hustedt, F. (1937). Systematische und ökologische Untersuchungen über die Diatomeen-Flora von Java, Bali und Sumatra nach dem Material der Deutschen Limnologischen Sunda-Expedition. Archiv für Hydrobiologie Suppl. 15(2): 187-295, pls 13-20.
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 Achnanthidium exiguum var. elliptica (Hustedt) M.A.Harper.
Source of Synonymy
Harper, M.A., Cassie Cooper, V., Chang, F.H., Nelson, W.A. & Broady, P.A. (2012). Phylum Ochrophyta: brown and golden-brown algae, diatoms, silicioflagellates, and kin. In: New Zealand inventory of biodiversity. Volume Three. Kingdoms Bacteria, Protozoa, Chromista, Plantae, Fungi. (Gordon, D.P. Eds), pp. 114-163. Christchurch: Canterbury University Press.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), small, short, poor, scanty (Brown 1946).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 February 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 February 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 March 2025
