Gomphonema asymmetricum J.R.Carter 1966

Publication Details
Gomphonema asymmetricum J.R.Carter 1966: 455, pl. 65: figs 8–10, 17

Published in: Carter, J.R. (1966). Some freshwater diatoms of Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island. Nova Hedwigia 11: 443-483.

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 johncarteri D.M.Williams.

Source of Synonymy
Williams, D.M. & Reid, G. (2002). The diatom type slides and bibliography of John Carter (1908-1993). Bulletin of the Natural History Museum, London, Botany 32(2): 137-151.

Type Information
Tristan da Cunha (fw), sample 10;

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
Illegitimate: not Gomphonema asymmetricum Gutwinski, 1890. - (14 January 2015) - 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 16 July 2025