Dermocarpa violacea P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1878
Publication Details
Dermocarpa violacea P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1878: 70, pl. 3: fig. 2 A-D
Published in: Crouan, P.L. & Crouan, H.M. (1858). Note sur quelques algues marines nouvelles de la rade de Brest. Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique, Quatrième série 9: 69-75, pl. 3.
Request PDFType Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Dermocarpa.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cyanocystis violacea (P.Crouan & H.Crouan) Komárek & Anagnostidis.
Source of Synonymy
Komárek, J. & Anagnostidis, K. (1986). Modern approach to the classification system of cyanophytes, 2 - Chroococcales. Arch. Hydrobiol./Algolog. Stud. 43: 157-226.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), violet, refers to the blue-red colours nearer blue (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 April 2001 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 September 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 September 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
