Acrothrix norvegica Levring 1937
Publication Details
Acrothrix norvegica Levring 1937: 62, fig. 9, pl. I [1]: fig. 2
Published in: Levring, T. (1937). Zur Kenntnis der Algenflora der Norwegischen Westküste. Lunds Universitets Årsskrift. N.F. avd. 2 33(8): 1-147, 4 pls, 19 figs. [in German]
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Acrothrix is Acrothrix gracilis Kylin.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Acrothrix gracilis Kylin.
Source of Synonymy
Forward, S.G. & South, G.R. (1985). Observations on the taxonomy and life history of North Atlantic Acrothrix Kylin (Phaeophyceae, Chordariales). Phycologia 24: 347-359.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), of or pertaining to Norway.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 November 2024