Gomphonema citera M.H.Hohn & J.Hellerman 1963

Publication Details
Gomphonema citera M.H.Hohn & J.Hellerman 1963: 283; pl. II [2]: fig. 28

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 Gomphonema is Gomphonema acuminatum Ehrenberg.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gomphonema angustatum var. citera (M.H.Hohn & J.Hellerman) R.M.Patrick.

Source of Synonymy
Patrick, R. & Reimer, C.W. (1975). The diatoms of the United States exclusive of Alaska and Hawaii. Vol. 2, Part 1. Entomoneidaceae, Cymbellaceae, Gomphonemaceae, Epithemiaceae. pp. [i]-ix, [1]-213, 28 pls [in text]. Philadelphia: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.

Origin of Species Name
Noun (Latinised), musical instrument.

General Environment
This is a freshwater species.

Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 05 December 2020

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Nomenclatural note
No indication as to how the epithet is derived. But it seems to be a noun (a musical instrument). - (05 December 2020) - M.D. Guiry

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 December 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 July 2025

 
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