Achnanthes rupestris Krasske 1932
Publication Details
Achnanthes rupestris Krasske 1932: 105, pl. 2: fig. 10
Published in: Krasske, G. (1932). Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Diatomeenflora der Alpen. Hedwigia 72(3): 92-135, pls 1, 2.
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 Platessa rupestris (Krasske) Lange-Bertalot.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), rocky, rock-dwelling (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 December 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 December 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024