Bactrophora nigrescens (Harvey ex Kützing) J.Agardh 1882
Publication Details
Bactrophora nigrescens (Harvey ex Kützing) J.Agardh 1882: 26
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1882). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Andra afdelningen.). Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Afdelningen for Mathematik och Naturvetenskap 17(4): 1-134, 3 plates.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Bactrophora is Bactrophora filum (Harvey) J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Polycerea nigrescens (Harvey ex Kützing) Kylin.
Basionym
Cladosiphon nigrescens Harvey ex Kützing
Type Information
Type locality: Western Port, Victoria, Australia; (Silva & al. 1996: 619) Type: Harvey; Herb. Sonder, MEL; 8619 (Womersley 1987: 126) Notes: Womersley (1987) notes that there is an isotype in NSW. Harvey, Alg. Aust. Exsicc. 94.
Origin of Species Name
Participle (Latin), becoming black (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 February 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 February 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
