Achnanthes sibayiensis R.E.M.Archibald 1967
Publication Details
Achnanthes sibayiensis R.E.M.Archibald 1967: 479, pl. 97 (1): figs 4-7
Published in: Archibald, R.E.M. (1967 '1966'). Some new and rare diatoms from South Africa 2. Diatoms from Lake Sibayi and Lake Nhlange in Tongaland (Natal). Nova Hedwigia 12(3-4): 477-495, 1 pl.
Publication date: 1967
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 Madinithidium sibayiensis (R.E.M.Archibald) De Ridder & Taylor.
Type Information
Type locality: South Africa. Lake Nhlange (eastern shore of lake); (De Ridder & Taylor 2020: 49) Holotype: 20.1.66; from Utricularia sp.; SANDC, Potchefstroom; slide no. SIB 1, NWIR 268/5355 (De Ridder & Taylor 2020: 49) Notes: Iconotype = Archibald 1966: fis 4-7.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Description
Emende description (De Ridder & Taylor 2020: 49).
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 July 2020
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 July 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
