Actinoptychus affinis Grunow 1890
Publication Details
Actinoptychus affinis Grunow 1890: pl. 153: fig. 20
Published in: Schmidt, A.[W.F.] (1890). Atlas der Diatomaceen-kunde Series IV: Heft [39/40]. pp. pls 153-160. Leipzig: Fues's Verlag (R. Reisland).
Publication date: Dec 1890
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Actinoptychus is Actinoptychus senarius (Ehrenberg) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), neighbouring, allied to, akin to (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 September 2018
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Nomenclatural note
Seemingly originally first introduced without a description, but validated by analytical figures (Melbourne Code; see ICN Art. 38.7 "For the purpose of Art. 38.5, prior to 1 January 1908, an illustration with analysis (see Art. 38.9 and 38.10) is acceptable in place of a written description or diagnosis."). - (21 September 2018) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 September 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 July 2025