Gomphonema acuminatum var. brasiliensis Fricke 1902
Publication Details
Gomphonema acuminatum var. brasiliensis Fricke 1902: pl. 240: figs 18-20
Published in: Schmidt, A.[W.F.] (1902). Atlas der Diatomaceen-kunde Series V: Heft 59[/60]. pp. pls 233-240 [M. Schmidt & F. Fricke]. Leipzig: O.R. Reisland.
Type Species
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 turris var. brasiliense (Fricke) Frenguelli.
Source of Synonymy
Frenguelli, J. (1933). Contribuciones al conocimiento de las Diatomeas Argentinas. VII. Diatomeas de la región de los Esteros del Ybera (en la Provincia de Corrientes). Anales del Museo Nacional de Historia Natural 37: 365-475, 9 plates.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), acuminate, i.e. tapering gradually or abruptly from inwardly curved sides into a narrow point (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 May 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (ICN 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."). - (28 May 2024) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 May 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 July 2025