Achnanthes pericava J.R.Carter 1966
Publication Details
Achnanthes pericava J.R.Carter 1966: 447, pl. 60 (1): figs 5-8
Published in: Carter, J.R. (1966). Some freshwater diatoms of Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island. Nova Hedwigia 11: 443-483.
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 Planothidium pericavum (J.R.Carter) Lange-Bertalot.
Source of Synonymy
Lange-Bertalot, H. (1999). Neue Kombinationen von Taxa aus Achnanthes Bory (sensu lato). Iconographia Diatomologica 6: 270-283.
Type Information
Type locality: Tristan da Cunha; (Carter 1966: 447)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 November 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 November 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 December 2024
