Achnanthes intermedia Kützing 1833
Publication Details
Achnanthes intermedia Kützing 1833: 576, fig.56
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1834 '1833'). Synopsis diatomearum oder Versuch einer systematischen Zusammenstellung der Diatomeen. Linnaea 8: 529-620, + pls XIII-XIX [79 figs].
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Achnanthes is Achnanthes adnata Bory.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Achnanthes brevipes var. intermedia (Kützing) Cleve.
Source of Synonymy
Krammer, K. & Lange-Bertalot (2004). Süßwasserflora von Mitteleuropa. Bacillariophyceae: Acnanthaceae. Kritische Ergänzungen zu Achnanthes s.l., Navicula s. str., Gomphonema. Vol. 2/4 pp. [i]–vi, [1]–468, 93 plates. Heidelberg & Berlin: Spektrum Akademischer Verlag.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), intermediate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 November 2020
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Nomenclatural note
Not clear which 1833 paper has priority. - (27 November 2020) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 November 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 31 May 2025
