Membranella africana Stegenga Bolton & Anderson 1997
Publication Details
Membranella africana Stegenga Bolton & Anderson 1997: 220
Published in: Stegenga, H., Bolton, J.J. & Anderson, R.J. (1997). Seaweeds of the South African west coast. pp. [2] + 1-655. Cape Town: Bolus Herbarium, University of Cape Town.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Membranella is Membranella nitens Hollenberg & I.A.Abbott.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Holotype locality: Cape of Good Hope, South Africa; (Stegenga, Bolton & Anderson 1997: 220) Holotype: J.J. Bolton and H. Stegenga; 22 Decemder 1988; epiphytic on Anthophycus longifolius sublittoral fringe; BOL; Sa 2356 (Stegenga, Bolton & Anderson 1997: 220) Notes: Isotype: slide Stegenga 1140 (BOL);
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to Africa.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 07 February 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 April 2010
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 April 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 November 2024
