Zellera G.Martens, 1868

Holotype species: Zellera tawallina G.Martens

Original publication and holotype designation: Martens, G. von (1868 '1866'). Die Tange. Die Preussische Expedition nach Ost-Asien. Nach amtlichen Quellen. Botanischer Theil. pp. 1-152, pls I-VII. Berlin: Verlag de Königlichen Geheimen Ober-Hofbuchdruckerei (R.Y. Decker).

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Description: Thallus erect, arising in clusters from a stupose base, with a curved terete stipe/midrib bearing membranous denticulate alae (wings) and an upper net-like portion formed from the anstomosing of up to 4 orders of branching. Lateral branches abaxial in origin, arising perpendicularly from the convex surface of the bearing branch, leaf-like with denticulate margins. Structure with a prominent apical cell and lateral pericentral cells cut off before transverse pericentral cells, the latter not forming until 8 or 9 segments from the apex. Second-order cell rows mostly bearing third-order rows, the initials of which all reaching the blade margin. Spermatangia in sori, forming discrete randomly arranged patches on the alae of higher order blades. Carpogonial branches borne on both sides of the thallus. Cystocarps sessile on upper branches, ostiolate. Tetrasporangia in sori on free ultimate blades, forming a thick central region. Sporangia borne on cortical cells, initially in 2 planes but ultimately lying in several planes.

Information contributed by: J.M.Husiman & S.-M.Lin (2018). The most recent alteration to this page was made on 2018-10-08 by M.D. Guiry.

Taxonomic status: This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Most recent taxonomic treatment adopted: Wynne, M.J. (2014 '2013'). The red algal families Delesseriaceae and Sarcomeniaceae. pp. [1]-326, 118 figs. Königstein: Koeltz Scientific Books.

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Descriptions of chrysophyte genera were subsequently published in J. Kristiansen & H.R. Preisig (eds.). 2001. Encyclopedia of Chrysophyte Genera. Bibliotheca Phycologica 110: 1-260.

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 October 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024