Achnanthes delicatissima Simonsen 2012
Publication Details
Achnanthes delicatissima Simonsen 2012: 81
Published in: Hinz, F., Simonsen, R. & Crawford, R.M. (2012). Validation of 42 names of diatom taxa from the Baltic Sea. Diatom Research 27(2): 81-89, no figs.
Request PDFPublication date: online 25 May 2012
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 Navithidium delicatissima (Simonsen) Al-Handal, Romero & Wulff.
Source of Synonymy
Al-Handal, A.Y., Romero, O.E., Eggers, S.L. & Wulff, A. (2021). Navithidum gen. nov., a new monoraphid diatom (Bacillariophyceae) genus based on Achnanthes delicatissima Simonsen. Diatom Research 36(2): 133-141.
Type Information
Type locality: Baltic: Sahrensdorfer Binnensee: Burgestaaken Di208; (INA 1996) Type: 20.vii.1955; BRM; SIM6/08 (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), very delicate.
General Environment
This is a freshwatermarine species.
Created: 21 November 2005 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 15 February 2022
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Nomenclatural note
Validation of Achnanthes delicatissima Simonsen (1959: 75, pl. 10: figs. 8-13) by designation of type. - (03 December 2018) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 February 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 June 2025
