Achnanthes atalanta J.R.Carter 1966
Publication Details
Achnanthes atalanta J.R.Carter 1966: 444, figs 15, 16, 19, 20
Published in: Carter, J.R. (1966). Some freshwater diatoms of Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island. Nova Hedwigia 11: 443-483.
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 Psammothidium atalanta (J.R.Carter) Bukhtiyarova.
Type Information
Type locality: "In aquis dulcibus insulae Tristan da Cuhna dictae..."; (Carter 1966: 444) Syntype: BM; 77591-2 (Williams & Reid 2002: 137) Notes: "In aquis dulcibus insulae Tristan da Cuhna dictae … Sample No. 6. Crater Lake, on moss, 6500 feet above sea level.’ [BM 77591] "Sample No. 7. As number 6 but on algae.’ [BM 77592]."
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Greek), Atalanta was a legendary maiden noted for her fleetness of foot (Greek mythology). A virgin, she was unwilling to marry, but was loved by the hero Meleager..
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 March 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
