Melanamansia pinnatifida (Harvey) R.E.Norris 1988
Current name: Amansia pinnatifida Harvey
Publication Details
Melanamansia pinnatifida (Harvey) R.E.Norris 1988: 222
Published in: Norris, R.E. (1988). Structure and reproduction of Amansia and Melanamansia gen nov. (Rhodophyta, Rhodomelaceae) on the southeastern African coast. Journal of Phycology 24: 209-223, 35 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Melanamansia is Melanamansia seagriefii R.E.Norris.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Amansia pinnatifida Harvey.
Basionym
Amansia pinnatifida Harvey
Type Information
Type locality: King George Sound, Western Australia; (Silva & al. 1996: 527) Lectotype: Harvey; TCD, Herb. Harvey; Harvey, Alg. Aust. Exsicc. 119B (Womersley 2003: 392)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pinnately cleft (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 01 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 February 2009
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 February 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
