Gomphonema acuminatum f. brebissonii (Kützing) Cleve 1894
Publication Details
Gomphonema acuminatum f. brebissonii (Kützing) Cleve 1894: 184
Published in: Cleve, P.T. (1894). Synopsis of the naviculoid diatoms. Part I. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademiens Handlingar Series 4 26(2): 1-194, 5 pls.
Request PDFType 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 brebissonii Kützing.
Basionym
Gomphonema brebissonii Kützing
Type Information
Type locality: "Falaise: Brebisson! (No. 47. als Gomph. dichotomum sessile)"; (Index Nominum Algarum) Lectotype (designated by Lange-Bertalot & Genkal in Lange-Bertalot, 1999: 52): A. de Brébisson no. 47; W; Coll. Grunow 2331 (Lange-Bertalot 1999: 52)
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), acuminate, i.e. tapering gradually or abruptly from inwardly curved sides into a narrow point (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 February 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 February 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
