Lomentaria diffusa Stegenga, Bolton & R.J.Anderson 1997
Publication Details
Lomentaria diffusa Stegenga, Bolton & R.J.Anderson 1997: 373
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 Lomentaria is Lomentaria articulata (Hudson) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Kraalbaai, Langebaan Lagoon, Cape Province, South Africa; (Stegenga, Bolton & Anderson 1997: 375) Type: J.J. Bolton and H. Stegenga; 21 August 1990; epilithic in the sublittoral fringe; BOL; Stegenga Sa 2797 (Stegenga, Bolton & Anderson 1997: 375) Notes: Isotype slide: Stegenga 1326 (BOL).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 21 February 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 January 2007
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 January 2007. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 November 2024
