Gomphonema truncatum var. turgidum (Ehrenberg) R.M.Patrick 1975
Publication Details
Gomphonema truncatum var. turgidum (Ehrenberg) R.M.Patrick 1975: 120, pl. 16, fig. 5
Published in: Patrick, R. & Reimer, C.W. (1975). The diatoms of the United States exclusive of Alaska and Hawaii. Vol. 2, Part 1. Entomoneidaceae, Cymbellaceae, Gomphonemaceae, Epithemiaceae. pp. [i]-ix, [1]-213, 28 pls [in text]. Philadelphia: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
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.
Basionym
Gomphonema turgidum Ehrenberg
Type Information
Type locality: New York; Smith Field, Rhode Isl.; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), truncate, i.e., ending very abruptly as if cut straight across (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 February 2021
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 February 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
