Gomphonema mustela Ehrenberg 1854
Publication Details
Gomphonema mustela Ehrenberg 1854: pl. 17(2): fig. 37
Published in: Ehrenberg, C.G. (1854). Mikrogeologie. Einundvierzig Tafeln mit über viertausend grossentheils colorirten Figuren, Gezeichnet vom Verfasser. pp. [1]-31, 40 pls [Taf. I-XXXX]. Leipzig: Verlag von Leopold Voss.
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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 coronatum Ehrenberg.
Source of Synonymy
Reichardt, E. (2015). The identity of Gomphonema clavatum Ehrenberg (Bacillariophyceae) and typification of five species of the genus Gomphonema described by C.G. Ehrenberg. Diatom Research 30(2): 141-149.
Type Information
Type locality: 'Bergmehl von Savitaipal', Finland; (Reichardt 2015: 145) Lectotype: Ehrenberg Collection, BHUPM; mica 450707-2 (Reichardt 2015: 145, fig. 32)
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 23 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 November 2020
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (see Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (04 March 2016) - M.D. Guiry
Taxonomic notes
Reichardt (2015: 145) notes that this species has been regarded as a synonym of G. longiceps (e.g. Hustedt 1930: 375) or as a variety of G. montanum or G. subclavatum (VanLandingham 1971: 1931). He considers it to be an initial or post-initial valve of G. coronatum. - (21 August 2015) - G.M. Guiry
Described from figure by Ralfs in Pritchard, Hist. Inf. ed. 4:888. 1861 - (31 March 2013) - Salvador Valenzuela Miranda
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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 16 July 2025
