Achnanthes ricula M.H.Hohn & Hellerman 1963
Publication Details
Achnanthes ricula M.H.Hohn & Hellerman 1963: 276, pl. 1: figs 41, 42
Published in: Hohn, M.H. & Hellerman, J. (1963). The taxonomy and structure of diatom populations from three eastern North American rivers using three sampling methods. Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 82(3): 250-329, 6 pls.
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 Navigiolum ricula (M.H.Hohn & Hellerman) C.E.Wetzel & Ector.
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latin), a small veil; dimunitive of rica, a veil.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 15 August 2004 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 August 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 August 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
