Carpomitra luxurians W.R.Taylor 1945
Publication Details
Carpomitra luxurians W.R.Taylor 1945: 104, pl. 3: figs 9-16; pl. 16; pl. 17: fig. 2
Published in: Taylor, W.R. (1945). Pacific marine algae of the Allan Hancock Expeditions to the Galapagos Islands. Allan Hancock Pacific Expeditions 12: i-iv, 1-528, 3 figs, 100 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Carpomitra is Carpomitra cabrerae (Clemente) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Carpomitra costata (Stackhouse) Batters.
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.
Type Information
Type locality: Black Beach Anchorage, Isla Santa Maria, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador; (Taylor 1945: 104-105) Holotype: W.R. Taylor, No. 34-285; 19 JAn. 1934; Hancock Foundation; (Taylor 1945: 104-105) Notes: Type dredged in abundance from 27 metres’ depth at sta. 167, no. 34-285. Ibid., dredged off Black Beach Anchorage, I. Santa María, no. 34-249, 19 Jan 1934.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 10 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 November 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 November 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
