Crouania divaricata Okamura 1902
Publication Details
Crouania divaricata Okamura 1902: 79
Published in: Okamura, K. (1902). Nihon kaiso zusetsu. Illustrations of the marine algae of Japan. Vol. I pp. 75-93, pls XXVI-XXX. Tokyo: Keigyosha & Co., 1, Urajimbocho, Kanda.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Crouania is Crouania attenuata (C.Agardh) J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ptilocladia divaricata (Okamura) Yoshida.
Type Information
Lectotype locality: Sado Island, Niigata Pref.; (Yoshida 1997: 165) Lectotype: Unknown; August 1886; SAP; herb. Okamura (Yoshida 1997: 165)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), divaricate, spreading at a wide angle (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 05 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 August 2009
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 August 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 May 2024
