Achnanthidium rivulare Potapova & Ponader 2004
Publication Details
Achnanthidium rivulare Potapova & Ponader 2004: 36, figs 1-18, 28-43
Published in: Potapova, M.G. & Ponader, K.C. (2004). Two common North American diatoms, Achnanthidium rivulare sp. nov. and A. deflexum (Reimer) Kingston: morphology, ecology and comparison with related species. Diatom Research 19(1): 33-57.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Achnanthidium is Achnanthidium microcephalum Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Pennichuck Brook near Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, U.S.A. (42°47'36"N, 71°28'14"W); (Potapova & Ponader 2004: 36) Holotype: James F. Coles; 31 August 2000; epilithon; ANSP; slide ANSP GC 57579 (Potapova & Ponader 2004: 36, figs 4, 5) Notes: Isotypes: CANA 76391, CAS 221075.
Origin of Species Name
, found growing beside brooks
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 30 January 2008 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 April 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 April 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
