Lessonia vadosa Searles 1978
Publication Details
Lessonia vadosa Searles 1978: 375-379, figs 9, 11
Published in: Searles, R.B. (1978). The genus Lessonia Bory (Phaeophyta, Laminariales) in southern Chile and Argentina. British Phycological Journal 13(4): 361-381.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Lessonia is Lessonia flavicans Bory.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Lessonia flavicans Bory.
Source of Synonymy
Asensi, A. & de Reviers, B. (2009). Illustrated catalogue of types of species historically assigned to Lessonia (Laminariales, Phaeophyceae) preserved at PC, including a taxonomic study of three South-American species with a description of L. searlesiana sp. nov. and a new lectotypification of L. flavicans. Cryptogamie, Algologie 30(3): 209-249.
Type Information
Holotype locality: Punta Conway, Isla de los Estados, Argentina (54º43.8' S, 64º13.9' W); (Searles 1978: 375) Holotype: Searles, Leister, Brauner; 4 May 1973; exposed, depth 15-30 feet; US; no. 73-3-1c (Searles 1978: 375, fig. 9) Notes: Isotypes: BM, DUKE, PC, UC.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 02 April 2001 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 April 2013
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 April 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 November 2024
