Achnanthes atomus var. congolensis Hustedt, nom. inval. 2019
Publication details
Achnanthes atomus var. congolensis Hustedt in Cocquyt & al. 2019: 110 (Table 1), nom. inval.
Published in: Cocquyt, C., Lokele Ndjombo, E., Tutu Tsamemba, S. & Nshimba Seya wa Malale, H (2019). Freshwater diatoms in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a historical overview of the research and publications. PhytoKeys 136: 107-125.
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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 Achnanthes congolensis Hustedt
Origin of species name
Noun (Latin), a small particle.
Synonym(s)
No synonyms are currently included in AlgaeBase.
Nomenclatural notes
Originally described as Achnanthes (atomus var. ?) congolensis Hustedt, which is considered as a species. - (23 Feb 2020) - M.D. Guiry
General environment
This is a freshwater species.
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Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry
Verified by: 23 February 2020 by M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2020.
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