Gomphonema simum M.H.Hohn & J.Hellerman 1963

Publication Details
Gomphonema simum M.H.Hohn & J.Hellerman 1963: 287; pl. II [2]: fig. 27 (as 'simus')

Published in: Hohn, M.H. & Hellerman, J. (1963). The taxonomy and structure of diatom populations from three eastern North American rivers using three sampling methods. Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 82(3): 250-329, 6 pls.

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Gomphonema is Gomphonema acuminatum Ehrenberg.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), flat-nosed, snub-nosed (Brown 1946).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 10 October 2016

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Nomenclatural note
It is not clear from the original description whether a noun was intended, but "simus" is an adjective and is declinable. - (10 October 2016) - M.D. Guiry

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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 October 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 July 2025