Callophycus costatus (Harvey) P.C.Silva 1957
Publication Details
Callophycus costatus (Harvey) P.C.Silva 1957: 143
Published in: Silva, P.C. (1957). Remarks on algal nomenclature. Taxon 6: 141-145.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Callophycus is Callophycus dorsiferus (C.Agardh) P.C.Silva.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Thysanocladia costata Harvey
Type Information
Type locality: Rottnest Island, Western Australia; (Silva & al. 1996: 327)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ribbed, having one or more primary veins or ridges (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 January 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 January 2020
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 January 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 01 January 2025