Asterionella contorta J.R.Carter & P.Denny 1987
Publication Details
Asterionella contorta J.R.Carter & P.Denny 1987: 234, pl. 1: figs 7, 8
Published in: Carter, J.R. & Denny, P. (1987). Freshwater algae of Sierra Leone. IV. Bacillariophyceae: Part (ii) diatoms from the coastal region of the southern province. Nova Hedwigia 44(1-2): 229-275, 11 pls, 1 table.
Publication date: "Februar 1987"
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Asterionella is Asterionella formosa Hassall.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), contorted, literally, ‘powerful, vehement, involved’. (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 March 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 March 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
