Boreothamnion serratum M.J.Wynne 1980
Publication Details
Boreothamnion serratum M.J.Wynne 1980: 211, figs 2, 4, 10, 15, 16
Published in: Wynne, M.J. (1980). Boreothamnion (Ceramiaceae, Ceramiales), a new red algal genus from Alaska. Contributions from the University of Michigan Herbarium 14: 209-219.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Boreothamnion is Boreothamnion villosum M.J.Wynne.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tokidaea serrata (M.J.Wynne) S.C.Lindstrom & M.J.Wynne.
Source of Synonymy
Lindstrom, S.C. & Wynne, M.J. (1982 '1981'). Tokidaea chilkatensis sp. nov. and T. serrata (Wynne) comb. nov. (Ceramiaceae, Rhodophyta) from Alaska. Syesis 14: 33-43.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), serrated, saw-edged with teeth pointing forwards (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 17 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 January 2010
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 January 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
