Caulacanthus okamurae Yamada 1933

Publication Details
Caulacanthus okamurae Yamada 1933: 278 (as 'Okamurai')

Published in: Yamada, Y. (1933). Notes on some Japanese algae, V. Journal of the Faculty of Science, Hokkaido Imperial University 2(3): 277-285, pls X-XIII.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Caulacanthus is Caulacanthus ustulatus (Turner) Kützing.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
Type locality: Japan: "from Hokkaido down to Formosa"; (INA 1996) Lectotype: K.Okamura; Prov. Mikawa; 11.vi.1899; SAP; (West & Calumpong 1990: 182) Notes: Prov. Mikawa fide West & Calumpong (1990: 182)

Eponomy
Named for Kintaro Okamura (1867-1935), Japanese phycologist.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 22 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 01 February 2024

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 November 2024

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