Actinoptychus glabratus Grunow 1882
Publication Details
Actinoptychus glabratus Grunow 1882: pl. CXX [120]: fig. 6 (as 'Actinoptychus (splendens var.?) grabratus Grunow')
Published in: Van Heurck, H. (1882). Synopsis des Diatomées de Belgique. Atlas. pp. pls LXXVIII-CXXXII [78-132 and supplementary pls 22 bis, 82bis, 83bis, 83ter, 95bis], tables genres. Anvers: Ducaju et Cie.
Publication date: April-May
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Actinoptychus is Actinoptychus senarius (Ehrenberg) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), somewhat smooth.
Created: 30 September 2011 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 February 2025
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (21 February 2025) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 February 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 July 2025