Amansia paloloensis G.R.South & Skeleton 1999
Publication Details
Amansia paloloensis G.R.South & Skeleton 1999: 245-250, figs 2-14
Published in: South, G.R. & Skelton, P.A. (1999). Amansia paloloensis sp. nov. (Rhodomelaceae, Rhodophyta) from Samoa, South Pacific. Phycologia 38: 245-250, 14 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Amansia is Amansia multifida J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Amansia rhodantha (Harvey) J.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
N'Yeurt, A.D.R. (2002). A revision of Amansia glomerata C. Agardh, Amansia rhodantha (Harvey) J. Agardh and Melamansia glomerata (C. Agardh) R.E. Norris (Rhodophyta, Rhodomelaceae). Botanica Marina 45: 231-242.
Type Information
Palolo Deep Naturual Marine Reserve, Apia, Samoa, South Pacific; (South & Skelton 1999: 245) Holotype: Abundant all year round on dead corals and coral rubble along the rim of the deep, betweem 2 and 10 m depth.; SUVA; 1565 (South & Skelton 1999: 245) Notes: Isotypes: SUVA (USP) 1566 (spermatangial plant); SUVA (USP) 2402 (tetrasporangial plant).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 12 March 2002 by Olivia Fitzgerald.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
