Epymenia cuneata (Harvey) J.Agardh 1892
Current name: Halopeltis cuneata (Harvey) G.W.Saunders
Publication Details
Epymenia cuneata (Harvey) J.Agardh 1892: 91
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1892). Analecta algologica. Lunds Universitets ÅrsSkrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 28(6): 1-182, 3 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Epymenia is Epymenia obtusa (Greville) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Halopeltis cuneata (Harvey) G.W.Saunders.
Source of Synonymy
Saunders, G.W. & McDonald, B. (2010). DNA barcoding reveals multiple overlooked Australian species of the red algal order Rhodymeniales (Florideophyceae), with resurrection of Halopeltis J. Agardh and description of Pseudohalopeltis gen. nov. Botany 88: 639-667, 73 figs.
Basionym
Rhodymenia cuneata Harvey
Type Information
Type locality: "East coast, R. Gunn." [Tasmania]; (Harvey 1859: 320) Holotype: R. Gunn; TCD; Herb. Harvey (Womersley 1996: 85)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), wedge-shaped (Brown 1946).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 05 August 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 February 2018
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 February 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 December 2024
