Chantransia mediterranea Levring 1942
Publication Details
Chantransia mediterranea Levring 1942: 30 [6 in reprint], fig. 1 A-G
Published in: Levring, T. (1942). Meeresalgen aus dem Adriatischen Meer, Sizilien und dem Golf von Neapel. Kungliga Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Förhandlingar 12(3): 26-41 [1-17 reprint].
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Chantransia is Chantransia nigricans De Candolle.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Acrochaetium mediterraneum (Levring) Athanasiadis.
Source of Synonymy
Athanasiadis, A. (2003 '2002'). Taxonomy and systematics of Rhodophyta with reference to the Mediterranean taxa. Flora Mediterranea 12: 93-167.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), Mediterranean Sea (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 24 November 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 March 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 March 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 December 2024
