Floiophycus africanus (Foslie) R.A.Townsend & Huisman 2018
Publication Details
Floiophycus africanus (Foslie) R.A.Townsend & Huisman 2018: 118
Published in: Townsend, R.A. & Huisman, J.M. (2018). 'Coralline algae'. In: Algae of Australia. Marine benthic algae of north-western Australia. 2. Red algae. (Huisman, J.M. Eds), pp. 86-97, 105-137, 143-146. Canberra & Melbourne: ABRS & CSIRO Publishing.
Publication date: August 2018?
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Floiophycus is Floiophycus walteradeyi R.A.Townsend & Huisman.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Lithophyllum africanum Foslie
Type Information
Type locality: Cabo Verde [= Cape Vert], [Sénégal]; (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 215) Lectotype: Anon.; no date; none given; TRH; A27-1559 (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 215)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to Africa.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 25 September 2018 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 September 2018
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=169935
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 September 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
