Polyphysa pusilla (M.Howe) E.Sosa 1985

Publication Details
Polyphysa pusilla (M.Howe) E.Sosa 1985

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Polyphysa is Polyphysa australis Lamarck.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Parvocaulis pusillus (M.Howe) S.Berger & al..

Source of Synonymy
Berger, S., Fettweiss, U., Gleissberg, S., Liddle, L.B., Richter, U., Sawitzky, H. & Zuccarello, G.C. (2003). 18S rDNA phylogeny and evaluation of cap development in Polyphysaceae (formerly Acetabulariaceae; Dasycladales, Chlorophyta). Phycologia 42: 506-561.

Basionym
Acetabulum pusillum M.Howe

Type Information
Syntype localities: "On a reef, near low-water mark, with Neomeris annulata and Acetabulum polyphysoides, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Howe 5029a (type), January 19, 1907; Mariguana, Bahamas, Howe S4S3. Castle Island, Bahamas, Howe 5731b."; (Howe 1909: 90)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very small (Stearn 1983).

Created: 19 February 2006 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.

Last updated: 02 March 2006

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 March 2006. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024

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