Achnanthes deflexa var. alpestris R.Lowe & Kociolek 1984
Publication Details
Achnanthes deflexa var. alpestris R.Lowe & Kociolek 1984: 468, figs 1-5
Published in: Lowe, R.L. & Kociolek, J.P. (1984). New and rare diatoms from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Nova Hedwigia 39(3-4): 465-476, 1 pl.
Request PDFType 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 alpestre (R.Lowe & Kociolek) R.Lowe & Kociolek.
Type Information
Type locality: U.S.A.: Tennessee-North Carolina: Big Creek, 50 m below confluence of Swallow Fork in Big Creek Watershed, Great Smoky Mountains National Park; (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: R. Lowe no. 4-3; 19.iii.1977; on Fontinalis; PH; ANSP-GC 53918 (Index Nominum Algarum) Notes: Epiphytic on moss (Potapova & Ponader, 2004).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bent sharply in a downward direction.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 August 2018
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 August 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
