Psilosiphon scoparius Entwisle 1989
Publication Details
Psilosiphon scoparius Entwisle 1989: 470, figs 1-15 (as 'scoparium')
Published in: Entwisle, T.J. (1989). Psilosiphon scoparium gen. et sp. nov. (Lemaneaceae), a new red alga from south-eastern Australian streams. Phycologia 28: 469-475.
Request PDFType Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Psilosiphon.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Lamond Creek, Natural Stone Bridge, Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, Mossvale-Kiama Road, between Robertson and Jamberoo, New South Wales; (Kumano 2002: 251) Holotype: T.J. Entwisle and R.A. AndersenTJE 1565; 11.xi.1988; MELU; 2027162 (Kumano 2002: 251)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), in the form of a broom; fastigiate (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 11 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 April 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 April 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
