Sheathia americana Salomaki & M.L.Vis 2014
Publication Details
Sheathia americana Salomaki & M.L.Vis 2014: 538, 539, fig. 6, g-l
Published in: Salomaki, E.D., Kwandrans, J., Eloranta, P. & Vis, M.L. (2014). Molecular and morphological evidence for Sheathia gen. nov. (Batrachospermales, Rhodophyta) and three new species. Journal of Phycology 50(3): 526-542.
Publication date: 2014
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Sheathia is Sheathia boryana (Sirodot) Salomaki & M.L.Vis.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Holotype locality: USA; Maine, Hancock County, East Hancock, Tunk Mountain, 44.64472º N, 68.10472º W; (Salomaki et al. 2014: 539) Holotype: M.L.Vis; 16.vi.1997; NY; 01840458 (Salomaki et al. 2014: 539) Notes: Holotype DNA Aliquot Barcode 1295191; Isotype: BHO A-1110, MICH.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to America.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 03 September 2014 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 April 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 April 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 January 2025
