Anadyomene stellata f. prototypa M.Howe 1920
Publication Details
Anadyomene stellata f. prototypa M.Howe 1920: 602
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Anadyomene is Anadyomene flabellata J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Anadyomene howei D.S.Littler & Littler.
Source of Synonymy
Littler, D.S. & Littler, M.M. (1991). Systematics of Anadyomene species (Anadyomenaceae, Chlorophyta) in the tropical western Atlantic. Journal of Phycology 27: 101-118, 57 figs, 2 tables.
Basionym
Anadyomene howei D.S.Littler & Littler
Type Information
Holotype locality: "Bahamas, Great Ragged Island"; (Littler & Littler 1991: 103) Holotype: 26 December 1907; in lagoon on sponge 0.3m deep; NY; Howe 5845 (Littler & Littler 1991: 103)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), stellate, with narrow divisions radiating from the center like the rays of a star (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 June 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 December 2007
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 December 2007. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 December 2024
