Ceratodictyon repens (Kützing) R.E.Norris 1987

Publication Details
Ceratodictyon repens (Kützing) R.E.Norris 1987: 245

Published in: Norris, R.E. (1987). The systematic position of Gelidiopsis and Ceratodictyon (Gigartinales, Rhodophyceae), genera new to South Africa. South African Journal of Botany 53: 239-246, 13 figs.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ceratodictyon is Ceratodictyon spongiosum Zanardini.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Basionym
Gelidium repens Kützing

Type Information
Type locality: Wagap, New Caledonia; (Silva & al. 1996: 361) Holotype: Vieillard; L; 941,11-84 (barcode L 0055781) (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 541) Notes: Holotype: Vieillard # 2104.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), creeping, prostrate and rooting (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 27 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 28 April 2017

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 April 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 December 2024

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