Actinococcus peltaeformis F.Schmitz 1893
Publication Details
Actinococcus peltaeformis F.Schmitz 1893: 387
Published in: Schmitz, F. (1893). Die Gattung Actinococcus Kütz. Flora 77: 367-418, 5 figs, pl. VII.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Actinococcus is Actinococcus roseus Suhr ex Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gymnogongrus crenulatus (Turner) J.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Dixon, P.S. & Irvine, L.M. (1977). Seaweeds of the British Isles. Volume 1. Rhodophyta. Part 1. Introduction, Nemaliales, Gigartinales. pp. [i]-xi, [1]-252, 90 figs. London: British Museum (Natural History).
Type Information
Type locality: N. France, Helgoland, on Gymnogongrus norvegicus; (INA 1996)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 28 September 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 March 2017
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 March 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
