Achnanthes oculata Hustedt 1952
Publication Details
Achnanthes oculata Hustedt 1952: 390, figs 91-94
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 Planothidium oculatum (Hustedt) Witkowski, Lange-Bertalot & Metzeltin.
Type Information
Type locality: Campêche Bay [Mexico]; (Simonsen 1987: 386) Lectotype (designated by Simonsen 1987: 386): BRM; Zt3/72. Campêche Bay. 63a (Simonsen 1987: 386)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with an eye.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 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 16 April 2024
