Ptilophora pectinata (A.Gepp & E.S.Gepp) R.E.Norris 1987
Publication Details
Ptilophora pectinata (A.Gepp & E.S.Gepp) R.E.Norris 1987: 252
Published in: Norris, R.E. (1987). A re-evaluation of Ptilophora Kützing and Beckerella Kylin (Gelidiales, Rhopdophyceae) with a review of South African species. Botanica Marina 30: 243-258, 23 figs.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ptilophora is Ptilophora spissa (Suhr) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Pterocladia lucida f. pectinata A.Gepp & E.S.Gepp
Type Information
Type locality: Marouba Bay, New South Wales, Australia; (Silva & al. 1996: 132) Holotype: (Tronchin, Freshwater & Bolton 2003: 82)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pectinate, with narrow close-set divisions like a comb (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 July 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 19 June 2006
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 June 2006. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 November 2024
