Halopteris scoparia var. scoparioides (Lyngbye) Prud'homme, nom. inval. 1978
Publication Details
Halopteris scoparia var. scoparioides (Lyngbye) Prud'homme, nom. inval. 1978: 303
Published in: Prud'Homme van Reine, W.F. (1978). Criteria used in systematic studies in the Sphacelariales. In: Modern approaches to the taxonomy of red and brown algae. (Irvine, D.E.G. & Price, J.H. Eds) Vol.Systematics Association Special Vol. 10, pp. 301-323. London: Academic Press.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Halopteris is Halopteris filicina (Grateloup) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Halopteris scoparia (Linnaeus) Sauvageau.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Basionym
Sphacelaria scoparioides Lyngbye
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), in the form of a broom; fastigiate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
