Leptophytum kymatodes Athanasiadis 2007
Publication Details
Leptophytum kymatodes Athanasiadis 2007: 217, figs 42-60
Published in: Athanasiadis, A. (2007). Revision of Dawson's collections referred to Lithothamnion lamellatum (Melobesioideae, Corallinales, Rhodophyta). Nova Hedwigia 85: 195-242.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Leptophytum is Leptophytum laeve W.H.Adey.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Macedonis kymatodis (Athanasiadis) Athanasiadis & D.L.Ballantine.
Type Information
Type locality: Pacific Mexico: Isla Guadalupe: 2.5 miles north of South Bluff Shore Station; (Athanasiadis 2007: 217) Holotype: E.Y. Dawson 8605 ; 20-21.xii.1949; UC; AHFH 55575, pro parte (Athanasiadis 2007: 217)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 12 May 2009 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 February 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
