Chytraphora filiformis Suhr 1834
Publication Details
Chytraphora filiformis Suhr 1834: 721, pl. I: fig. 1
Published in: Suhr, J.N. von (1834). Übersicht der Algen, welche von Hrn. Ecklon an der südafrikanischen Küste gefunden worden sind. Flora 17(46, 47): 721-735, 737-743, pls I, II (figs. 1-21).
Request PDFType Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Chytraphora.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Carpomitra filiformis (Suhr) Papenfuss.
Source of Synonymy
Papenfuss, G.F. (1943). Notes on South African marine algae. II. Journal of South African Botany 9: 79-92.
Type Information
Type locality: "Algoa Bai" [Algoa Bay, Cape Province, South Africa]; (Suhr 1834: 721)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thread-like (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 September 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 August 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 August 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
