Zostera tasmanica G.Martens ex Ascherson 1868

Publication Details
Zostera tasmanica G.Martens ex Ascherson 1868: 15

Published in: Beyrich, E. (1868). Sitzungs-Bericht der Gesellschaft naturforschender Freunde zu Berlin am 16. April 1867. Sitzungsberichte der Gesellschaft Naturforschender Freunde zu Berlin 1867: 13-15.

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Publication date: 1868

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Zostera is Zostera marina Linnaeus.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Heterozostera tasmanica (G.Martens ex Ascherson) Hartog.

Source of Synonymy
Hartog, C. den (1970). The sea-grasses of the world. Verhandelingen der Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen, Afd. Natuurkunde. Tweede reeks 59(1): 1-275, 63 figs, 31 pls.

Type Information
Lectotype locality: Port Phillip, Victoria; (Robertson 1984: 109) Lectotype: F. Mueller; 1866; MEL; 2905 (Robertson 1984: 109)

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 23 June 2000 by Fabio Rindi.

Last updated: 31 March 2023

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Nomenclatural note
Nomenclatural authority frequently incorrectly cited as "M.Martens". - (28 February 2018) - M.D. Guiry

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