Achnanthidium convergens (H.Kobayasi ex H.Kobayshi, Nagumo & Mayama) H.Kobayasi 1997

Publication Details
Achnanthidium convergens (H.Kobayasi ex H.Kobayshi, Nagumo & Mayama) H.Kobayasi 1997: 159

Published in: Kobayasi, H. (1997). Comparative studies among four linear-lanceolate Achnanthidium species (Bacillariophyceae) with curved terminal raphe endings. Nova Hedwigia 65(1/4): 147-163, 75 figs.

Publication date: May

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Achnanthidium is Achnanthidium microcephalum Kützing.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Achnanthes convergens H.Kobayasi ex H.Kobayshi, Nagumo & Mayama.

Source of Synonymy
Joh, G. (2012). Algal flora of Korea. Volume 3, Number 7. Chrysophyta: Bacillariophyceae: Pennales: Raphidineae: Acananthaceae. Freshwater diatoms V. pp. [1-6] 1-134, figs 1-15. Incheon: National Institute of Biological Resources.

Basionym
Achnanthes convergens H.Kobayasi ex H.Kobayshi, Nagumo & Mayama

Type Information
Type locality: River Arakawa, Japan; (INA 1996) Type: TNS (formerly H.K.T.-81, (Tokyo Inst.); 52970 (INA 1996)

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 26 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 15 July 2025