Erythroglossum pulchrum Yamada 1938

Publication Details
Erythroglossum pulchrum Yamada 1938: 124, pl. 24: fig. 1

Published in: Yamada, Y. (1938). Notes on some Japanese algae, VIII. Scientific Papers of the Institute of Algological Research, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido Imperial University 2: 119-130, 4 figs, pls 19-31.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Erythroglossum is Erythroglossum schousboei (J.Agardh) J.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Sorella pulchra (Yamada) T.Yoshida & Mikami.

Source of Synonymy
Yoshida, T. & Mikami, H. (1991). Sorella pulchra (Yamada) comb. nov., based on Erythroglossum pulchrum Yamada (Delesseriaceae, Rhodophyta). Japanese Journal of Phycology 39: 123-129.

Type Information
Type locality: near Hayama, Najima-Warejima, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan; (Yamada 1938: 124) Holotype: 7.vii.1937; SAP; 048988 (Yoshida & Mikami 1991: 128) Notes: Syntype: SAP 048986

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful, fair, pretty.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 06 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 13 March 2014

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 March 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 March 2025

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