Achnanthes speciosa Hustedt 1927
Publication Details
Achnanthes speciosa Hustedt 1927: 238, pl. 7: figs. 5-6
Published in: Hustedt, F. (1957). Die Diatomeenflora des Fluß-systems der Weser im Gebiet der Hansestadt Bremen. Abhandlungen der Naturwissenschaftlichen Verein zu Bremen 34(3): 181-440, 1 pl.
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 Haloroundia speciosa (Hustedt) C.A.Díaz & N.I.Maidana.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), showy, splendid (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 19 February 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024