Streblonema radians M.Howe 1914
Publication Details
Streblonema radians M.Howe 1914: 47, pl. 6: fig. b; pl. 11: figs 8-13
Published in: Howe, M.A. (1914). The marine algae of Peru. Memoirs of the Torrey Botanical Club 15: 1-185, 44 figs, 66 plates.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Streblonema is Streblonema sphaericum (Derbès & Solier) Thuret.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Microspongium radians (M.Howe) A.F.Peters.
Source of Synonymy
Peters, A.F. (2003). Molecular identification, distribution and taxonomy of brown algal endophytes, with emphasis on species from Antarctica. Proceedings of the International Seaweed Symposium 17: 293-302, 2 figs, 2 tables.
Type Information
Type locality: Callao, Peru; (Howe 1914: 47)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 25 June 2003 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 October 2024
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Distributional note
"A common endo-epiphyte on the blades of the introduced red alga Grateloupia turuturu (see Farnham 1980 for a review of the introduction of this alga). Only recorded for Britain (Kent and Hampshire) but probably more widely distributed in accordance with the geographical distribution of the host species. Grateloupia turuturu is a major contributor to the waterline fouling communities on the sides of floating structures, particularly marina pontoons, on the Hampshire coast and is frequently colonized by the epiphyte/endophyte. Indeed, most records of the species relate to host material collected from marinas; intertidal populations of the host are rarely epiphytized." (Fletcher 2024: 352). - (15 October 2024) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 June 2025
