Achnanthes stewartii R.M.Patrick 1945
Publication Details
Achnanthes stewartii R.M.Patrick 1945: 169, pl. 2: figs 1-3
Published in: Patrick, R.M. (1945). A taxonomic and ecological study of some diatoms from the Pocono Plateau and adjacent regions. Farlowia 2(2): 143-221, 3 pls.
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 Platessa stewartii (R.M.Patrick) Potapova.
Type Information
Type locality: USA: Pennsylvania: Pike Co., tributary of Lake Wallenpaupek; (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: J. Burke A-2194; 5.vii.1941; (Index Nominum Algarum)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 02 June 2004 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 28 January 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 January 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024