Platoma abbottianum J.N.Norris & Bucher 1977
Publication Details
Platoma abbottianum J.N.Norris & Bucher 1977: 157, figs 1-9
Published in: Norris, J.N. & Bucher, K.E. (1977). The genus Platoma (Gigartinales, Rhodophyta) with a description of P. abbottiana sp. nov.. Journal of Phycology 13: 155-162.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Platoma is Platoma cyclocolpum (Montagne) F.Schmitz.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tsengia abbottiana (J.N.Norris & Bucher) J.N.Norris & Bucher.
Type Information
SE end of Isla Mejía, on NW side of Puerto Refugio,
I. Angel de la Guarda, Golfo de California, México; Holotype: J. N. Norris (Norris5677); 23 April, 1974; rock-shell substrate, 23 m depth; US; 55677
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 08 April 2001 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 August 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
Francisco F. Pedroche in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
