Bactrophora filum (Harvey) J.Agardh 1882

Publication Details
Bactrophora filum (Harvey) J.Agardh 1882: 24, pl. 1: fig. 4

Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1882). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Andra afdelningen.). Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Afdelningen for Mathematik och Naturvetenskap 17(4): 1-134, 3 plates.

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Type Species
This is the type species (lectotype) of the genus Bactrophora.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cladosiphon filum (Harvey) Kylin.

Source of Synonymy
Kylin, H. (1940). Die Phaeophyceenordnung Chordariales. Acta Universitatis Lundensis 36(9): 1-67, 30 figs.

Basionym
Mesogloia filum Harvey

Type Information
Type locality: King George Sound, Western Australia; (Silva & al. 1996: 616) Type: Harvey; Herb. Harvey, TCD; (Womersley 1987: 120) Notes: Harvey, Alg. Aust. Exsicc. 93B.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), a thread (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 17 June 2000 by Fabio Rindi.

Last updated: 22 February 2021

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 February 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024

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