Neoptilota californica (Ruprecht ex Harvey) Kylin 1956
Publication Details
Neoptilota californica (Ruprecht ex Harvey) Kylin 1956: 392
Published in: Kylin, H. (1956). Die Gattungen der Rhodophyceen. pp. i-xv, 1-673, 458 figs. Lund: C.W.K. Gleerups.
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Neoptilota.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ptilota densa C.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Bruce, M.G. & Saunders, G.W. (2016). A molecular-assisted investigation of diversity, biogeography and phylogenetic relationships for species of Neoptilota and Ptilota (Wrangeliaceae, Rhodophyta) reported along Canadian coasts. Phycologia 56(1): 36-53.
Basionym
Ptilota californica Ruprecht ex Harvey
Type Information
Syntype localities: "North California, Wosnessenski, Golden Gate, Capt. Pike. ... (v.s. in Herb. T.C.D.)"; (Harvey 1853: 222) Type: TCD; (Harvey 1853: 222) Notes: USA: California: Fort Ross and Golden Gate; collector Wosnessenski (Fort Ross); Capt. Pike (Golden Gate) (INA). Bruce and Saunders (2016: 43) note that the holotype specimen is stored in Farlow's collection at Harvard University Herbarium.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to California (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 June 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 June 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
