Gomphonema truncatum f. robustum (Mayer) Woodhead & Tweed, nom. inval. 1960

Publication Details
Gomphonema truncatum f. robustum (Mayer) Woodhead & Tweed, nom. inval. 1960: 358 (as 'var. capitatum f. robustum')

Published in: Woodhead, N. & Tweed, R.D. (1960). Additions to the algal flora of Newfoundland. Part II. A consideration of the taxonomy of some algae found in the Newfoundland collections. Hydrobiologia 15: 345-362, pls 7, 8.

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

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gomphonema constrictum var. robustum (Mayer) Z.X.Shi.

Source of Synonymy
Shi Zhixin [Shi, Z.X.] et al. (2004). Flora algarum sinicarum aquae dulcis. Tomus XII Bacillariophyta Gomphonemataceae. pp. i-xviii, 1-147, incl. XXXVII pl. Beijing: Science Press.

Basionym
Gomphonema constrictum f. robustum Mayer

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), truncate, i.e., ending very abruptly as if cut straight across (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 13 February 2016 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.

Last updated: 10 October 2016

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Nomenclatural note
Invalid: after 1 Jan 1953, a full and direct reference is required to the author and place of valid publication of the intended basionym, with page or plate reference and date (ICN Art. 41.5). See INA. - (13 February 2016) - Salvador Valenzuela Miranda

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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 25 July 2025