Achnanthes costata C.Johnston 1860
Publication Details
Achnanthes costata C.Johnston 1860: 15, pl. I [1]: fig. 14 (as 'costatus')
Published in: Roper, Mr [F.C.S.] (1860). Description of Diatomaceae, chiefly of those found in “Elide” (Lower California) guano. Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, London 8: 11-16, pl. IV.
Request PDFPublication date: January 1860
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Achnanthes is Achnanthes adnata Bory.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ribbed, having one or more primary veins or ridges (Stearn 1973).
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 April 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 April 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
