Gomphonema acuminatum var. obtusatum (Kützing) Grunow
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Publication Details
Gomphonema acuminatum var. obtusatum (Kützing) Grunow
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Gomphonema is Gomphonema acuminatum Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
The taxonomic status of this entity requires further investigation.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), acuminate, i.e. tapering gradually or abruptly from inwardly curved sides into a narrow point (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 17 April 2015 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 April 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 April 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024