Sphacelaria apicalis Takamatsu 1943
Publication Details
Sphacelaria apicalis Takamatsu 1943: 179, fig 12; pl. 13: fig. 2
Published in: Takamatsu, M. (1943). The species of Sphacelaria from Japan I. J. Sigenkagaku Kenkyusyo 1: 153-187.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Sphacelaria is Sphacelaria cirrosa (Roth) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Sphacelaria rigidula Kützing.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), aplical (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 31 July 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 October 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 December 2024
