Batrachospermum iriomotense Kumano 1982
Publication Details
Batrachospermum iriomotense Kumano 1982: 182, fig. 1 A-M; fig. 3 A-D
Published in: Kumano, S. (1982). Two taxa of the section contorta of the genus Batrachospermum (Rhodophyta, Nemalionales) from Iriomote Jima and Ishigaki Jima, subtropical Japan. Japanese Journal of Phycology 30: 181-187.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Batrachospermum is Conferva gelatinosa Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Kumanoa iriomotensis (Kumano) M.L.Vis, Necchi, W.B.Chiasson & Entwisle.
Source of Synonymy
Vis, M.L., Necchi, O., Jr., Chiasson, W.B. & Entwisle, T.J. (2012). Molecular phylogeny of the genus Kumanoa (Batrachospermales, Rhodophyta). Journal of Phycology 48(3): 750-758.
Type Information
Holotype locality: Sira-gawa, Iriomote Jima, Okinawa, Japan; (Kumano 1982: 183) Holotype: Matsumota; 23 March 1974; Grows on rock and stones in small mountain streams; TNS-AL; (Kumano 1982: 183) Notes: Isotype: Herbarium of Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University (SAP).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 04 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 April 2022
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=52043
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 April 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 07 January 2025
