Achnanthidium cruciformis Reavie 2020
Publication Details
Achnanthidium cruciformis Reavie 2020: 20, pl. 5: figs 46-52
Published in: Reavie, E.D. (2020). Monoraphid and naviculoids diatoms from the coastal Laurentian Great Lakes. In: Monoraphid and naviculoid diatoms from the coastal Laurentian Great Lakes. Second revided edition. Diatom Monographs Vol. 19. (Reavie, E.D. & Andersen, N.A. Eds) Vol. 19, pp. [1]-111. Oberreifenberg: Koeltz Botanical Books.
Publication date: before 1 April 2020
Type 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: "L[ake] Huron, Presque Isle, MI" [USA]; (Reavie 2020: 20) Notes: "Holotype Pl. 5, fig. 50 (three different focus levels). Slude deposited at NRRI..."
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), cross-shaped (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 08 April 2020 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 19 April 2024
