Antithamnion simulans N.L.Gardner 1927
Publication Details
Antithamnion simulans N.L.Gardner 1927: 376, pl. 78: fig. 3
Published in: Gardner, N.L. (1927). New Rhodophyceae from the Pacific coast of north America. IV. University of California Publications in Botany 13: 373-402, pls 73-83.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Antithamnion is Antithamnion cruciatum (C.Agardh) Nägeli.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Scagelia americana (Harvey) Athanasiadis.
Source of Synonymy
Athanasiadis, A. (1996). Morphology and classification of the Ceramioideae (Rhodophyta) based on phylogenetic principles. Opera Botanica 128: [1]-216, 108 figs.
Type Information
Type locality: Sitka, Alaska, U.S.A; (Athanasiadis 1996: 76) Holotype: N.L. Gardner 3938; "Sheltered locality in the lower littoral belt."; UC; 276134 (Athanasiadis 1996: 76)
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), imitating, resembling (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 03 May 2000 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 October 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 October 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 November 2024
