Neoptilota asplenioides (Esper) Scagel et al. 1989
Publication Details
Neoptilota asplenioides (Esper) Scagel et al. 1989: 215
Published in: Scagel, R.F., Gabrielson, P.W., Garbary, D.J., Golden, L., Hawkes, M.W., Lindstrom, S.C., Oliveira, J.C. & Widdowson, T.B. (1989). A synopsis of the benthic marine algae of British Columbia, southeast Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Phycological Contribution Number 3. pp. [i]-vi, 1-532. Vancouver: University of British Columbia Department of Botany.
Publication date: "July 1989"
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Neoptilota is Neoptilota californica (Ruprecht ex Harvey) Kylin.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ptilota asplenioides (Esper) C.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Agardh, C.A. (1822). Species algarum rite cognitae, cum synonymis, differentiis specificis et descriptionibus succinctis. Volumen primum pars posterior. pp. [v-vi], 169-398. Lundae [Lund]: ex officina Berlingiana.
Basionym
Fucus asplenioides Esper
Type Information
Type locality: Prince WIlliam Sound, Alaksa; Type: ?; (Yoshida 1998: 916) Notes: Collector: Archibald Menzies (INA). Lectotype: Esper 1804, pl. CXLVII: Fig. 1 (Bruce & Saunders, 2016: 38).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 05 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 December 2020
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Nomenclatural note
In INA the authority is cited as (Esper) R.F. Scagel et al. [Scagel, Gabrielson, Garbary, Golden, Hawkes, Lindstrom, Oliveira & Widdowson] 1989: 215. - (06 February 2017) - G.M. Guiry
Habitat notes
subtidal zone (8-10 m) on rock at an exposed location (Bruce & Saunders, 2016: 38). - (06 February 2017) - G.M. Guiry
Intertidal and subtidal zones (Selivanova & Zhigadlova 2009). - (10 May 2010) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 December 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 May 2025
