Heteronema japonica Yamada 1930
Publication Details
Heteronema japonica Yamada 1930: 34, pl. 5: fig. 2
Published in: Yamada, Y. (1930). Notes on some Japanese algae, I. Journal of the Faculty of Science, Hokkaido Imperial University 1: 27-36, 2 figs, plates II-VI.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Heteronema is Heteronema andersoniana (J.Agardh) Kylin.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pseudopolyneura japonica (Yamada) K.W.Nam & P.J.Kang.
Source of Synonymy
Nam, K.W. & Kang, P.J. (2012). Algal flora of Korea. Volume 4, Number 7 Rhodophyta: Florideophyceae: Ceramiales: Delesseriaceae: 22 genera including Acrosorium. pp. [1-4], 1-129, figs 1-98. Incheon: National Institute of Biological Resources.
Type Information
Type locality: Ohara, Kazusa Prov., Japan; Type: SAP; 15326 (Yoshida 1998: 993)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to Japan (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 06 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 March 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 March 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 January 2025
