Achnanthes japonica H.Kobayasi ex H.Kobayasi, T.Nagumo & S.Mayama 1986
Publication Details
Achnanthes japonica H.Kobayasi ex H.Kobayasi, T.Nagumo & S.Mayama 1986: 85, pl. 2: figs 19-21, 27-36; pl. 4: fig. 44-50; pl. 5: figs 55-58
Published in: Kobayasi, H., Nagumo, T. & Mayama, S. (1986). Observations on the two rheophilic species of the genus Achnanthes (Bacillariophyceae), A. convergens H. Kob. and A. japonica H. Kob. Diatom. The Japanese Journal of Diatomology 2: 83-93.
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 Achnanthidium japonicum (H.Kobayasi ex H.Kobayasi, T.Nagumo & S.Mayama) H.Kobayasi.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to Japan (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 February 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 February 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
