Sterrocolax decipiens F.Schmitz 1893
Publication Details
Sterrocolax decipiens F.Schmitz 1893: 394, pl. VII [7]: figs 11, 12
Published in: Schmitz, F. (1893). Die Gattung Actinococcus Kütz. Flora 77: 367-418, 5 figs, pl. VII.
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Sterrocolax.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ahnfeltia plicata (Hudson) E.M.Fries.
Source of Synonymy
Dixon, P.S. & Irvine, L.M. (1977). Seaweeds of the British Isles. Volume 1. Rhodophyta. Part 1. Introduction, Nemaliales, Gigartinales. pp. [i]-xi, [1]-252, 90 figs. London: British Museum (Natural History).
Type Information
on Ahnfeltia setacea Chiloe; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), deceiving (used of a species closely resembling another) (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 October 2019
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Taxonomic note
Misidentified as a red algal parasite but actually a gametangial outgrowth of Ahnfeltia plicata. - (30 March 2017) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 October 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 April 2025
