Achnanthes helvetica var. minor Flower & Jones 1989

Publication Details
Achnanthes helvetica var. minor Flower & Jones 1989: 235, fig. 19-25, 76-79

Published in: Flower, R.J. & Jones, V.J. (1989). Taxonomic descriptions and occurrences of new Achnanthes taxa in acid lakes in U.K.. Diatom Research 4(2): 227-239.

Request PDF

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 helveticum var. minus (Flower & Jones) Buczkó.

Type Information
Type locality: Scotland: Lochnagar, Cairngorm Mountains; (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: BM; 81555 (Index Nominum Algarum)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), Swiss, or pertaining to Switzerland.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 19 September 2017

Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.

Loading synonyms...
Loading notes...
Loading common names...
Loading distribution...
Loading references...
Loading bibliographical references...
Loading culture providers...

Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=36971

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 September 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
Currently in AlgaeBase: