Gomphonema marinum (Kützing) W.Smith 1853
Publication Details
Gomphonema marinum (Kützing) W.Smith 1853: 81; pl. 29: fig. 246
Published in: Smith, W. (1853). A synopsis of the British Diatomaceae; with remarks on their structure, function and distribution; and instructions for collecting and preserving specimens. The plates by Tuffen West. In two volumes. Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxiii, 1-89, pls I-XXXI. London: John van Voorst, Paternoster Row.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Gomphonema is Gomphonema acuminatum Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Rhoicosphenia marina (Kützing) M.Schmidt.
Basionym
Gomphonema curvatum var. marinum Kützing
Type Information
Type locality: in der Ost- und Nordsee, wie auch im mittelländischen Meere; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing in the sea (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 April 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 April 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024