Myrionema reptans (P.Crouan & H.Crouan) Foslie 1894
Publication Details
Myrionema reptans (P.Crouan & H.Crouan) Foslie 1894: 130
Published in: Foslie, M. (1894). New or critical Norwegian algae. Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1893: 114-144, 3 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Myrionema is Myrionema strangulans Greville.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Asperococcus fistulosus (Hudson) W.J.Hooker.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Basionym
Ectocarpus reptans P.Crouan & H.Crouan
Type Information
Type locality: Brest; (Athanasiadis 1996: 178) Type: on Fucus serratus;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), creeping, prostrate and rooting; arching and then rooting (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 April 2001 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 May 2025
