Corallophila apiculata (Yamada) R.E.Norris 1993
Publication Details
Corallophila apiculata (Yamada) R.E.Norris 1993: 395
Published in: Norris, R.E. (1993). Taxonomic studies on Ceramiaceae (Ceramiales, Rhodophyta) with predominantly basipetal growth of corticating filaments. Botanica Marina 36: 389-398, 10 figs.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Corallophila is Corallophila kleiwegii Weber Bosse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Corallophila kleiwegii Weber Bosse.
Source of Synonymy
N'Yeurt, A.D.R. & Payri, C.E. (2010). Marine algal flora of French Polynesia III. Rhodophyta, with additions to the Phaeophyceae and Chlorophyta. Cryptogamie Algologie 31: 3-205.
Basionym
Centroceras apiculatum Yamada
Type Information
Type locality: Ant Atoll, near Ponape, Caroline Islands; (Yamada 1944: 31) Type: SAP; Slide (Yoshida 1998: 899)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 22 January 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 March 2010
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 March 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
