Lophothalia sarcocaulon (Harvey) J.Agardh 1890
Current name: Micropeuce sarcocaulon (Harvey) Kylin ex P.C.Silva
Publication Details
Lophothalia sarcocaulon (Harvey) J.Agardh 1890: 62-63
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1890). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Sjette afdelningen.). Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 26(3): 1-125, III pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Lophothalia is Lophothalia verticillata (Harvey) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Micropeuce sarcocaulon (Harvey) Kylin ex P.C.Silva.
Source of Synonymy
Womersley, H.B.S. (2003). The marine benthic flora of southern Australia - Part IIID Ceramiales - Delesseriaceae, Sarcomeniaceae, Rhodomelaceae. pp. [1]-533, 226 figs, 2 pls. Canberra & Adelaide: Australian Biological Resources Study & State Herbarium of South Australia.
Basionym
Dasya sarcocaulon Harvey
Type Information
Type locality: Fremantle, Western Australia; (Silva & al. 1996: 528) Lectotype: Clifton ; August 1858; Herb. Harvey, TCD; (Womersley 2003: 259)
Origin of Species Name
Noun (Greek).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 01 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 19 January 2009
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 January 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 April 2025
