Acanthophora antillarum Montagne ex Kützing 1865
Publication Details
Acanthophora antillarum Montagne ex Kützing 1865: 27
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1865). Tabulae phycologicae; oder, Abbildungen der Tange. Vol. XV pp. [i-iii], 1-36, 100 pls. Nordhausen: Gedruckt auf kosten des Verfassers (in commission bei W. Köhne).
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Acanthophora is Acanthophora thierryi J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Acanthophora spicifera (M.Vahl) Børgesen.
Source of Synonymy
Jong, Y.S.D.M. de, Hitipeuw, C. & Prud'Homme van Reine, W.F. (1999). A taxonomic, phylogenetic and biogeographic study of the genus Acanthophora (Rhodomelaceae, Rhodophyta). Blumea 44: 217-249.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to the Antilles.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 31 March 2006 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 January 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 January 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 December 2024
