Placophora cucullata J.Agardh 1892
Publication Details
Placophora cucullata J.Agardh 1892: 175-176
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1892). Analecta algologica. Lunds Universitets ÅrsSkrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 28(6): 1-182, 3 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Placophora is Placophora binderi (J.Agardh) J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hypoglossum revolutum (Harvey) J.Agardh.
Type Information
Type locality: "ad littus austro-occidentale Novae Hollandiae"; (Silva & al. 1996: 502) Holotype: Herb. Agardh, LD; 42935 (Womersley 2003: 45) Notes: According to Womersley (2003: 45), Placophora cucullata, from Fremantle, Western Australia, holotype in Herb. Agardh, LD, 42935, is a fragment 5-6 mm high of a Hypoglossum, possibly H. revolutum.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), hooded (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 January 2009
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Taxonomic note
According to Womersley (2003: 43) ? Placophora? cucullata J. Agardh 1892: 175 is a synonym of Hypoglossum revolutum (Harvey) J. Agardh 1898: 188. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 January 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 April 2025
