Amphithrix amoena Kützing 1843
Publication Details
Amphithrix amoena Kützing 1843: 220
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1843). Phycologia generalis oder Anatomie, Physiologie und Systemkunde der Tange. Mit 80 farbig gedruckten Tafeln, gezeichnet und gravirt vom Verfasser. pp. [part 1]: [i]-xxxii, [1]-142, [part 2:] 143-458, 1, err.], pls 1-80. Leipzig: F.A. Brockhaus.
Request PDFPublication date: 14-16 Sep 1843
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Amphithrix is Amphithrix janthina Bornet & Flahault.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Phormidium ambiguum Gomont.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C., Basson, P.W. & Moe, R.L. (1996). Catalogue of the benthic marine algae of the Indian Ocean. University of California Publications in Botany 79: [i]-xiv, 1-1259.
Type Information
Type locality: Nordhausen, Germany; (Silva & al. 1996: 49) Holotype: L; (Silva & al. 1996: 49)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), attractive.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 08 March 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 13 January 2022
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 January 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 December 2024
