Achnanthes deflexa C.W.Reimer 1966

Publication Details
Achnanthes deflexa C.W.Reimer 1966: 256, pl. 16, figs 18-20

Published in: Patrick, R.[M.] & Reimer, C.W. (1966). The diatoms of the United States exclusive of Alaska and Hawaii. Volume 1: Fragilariaceae, Eunotiaceae, Achnanthaceae, Naviculaceae. Monographs of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia 13: 1-688.

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 Achnanthidium deflexum (C.W.Reimer) J.C.Kingston.

Type Information
Type locality: U.S.A., Indiana, Marshall County, Lake Maxinkuckee, east side of lake; (Potapova & Ponader 2004: 34) Type: H.W. Clark and B.W. Evermann; 8 August 1906; ANSP; slide ANSP GC 1931 (Potapova & Ponader 2004: 34) Notes: Collector: C.W. Reimer (INA)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bent sharply in a downward direction.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 31 July 2018

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