Achnanthes curtissima J.R.Carter 1963
Publication Details
Achnanthes curtissima J.R.Carter 1963: 200, fig. 3
Published in: Carter, J.R. (1964 '1963'). Some new diatoms from British waters. Journal of the Quekett Microscopical Club 29: 199-203; 225-228, pls I, II.
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 Psammothidium curtissimum (J.R.Carter) Aboal.
Type Information
Type locality: "Fell Loch Wigtown-shire, 3/63" [Scotland].; (Carter 1964: 200) Lectotype (designation attempted by Williams & Reid 2002: 138 but ineffective, Art. 7.11): J.R. Carter 2630; BM; BM 93606 (Williams & Reid 2002: 138)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 March 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024