Aglaophyllum crispum Kützing 1849
Publication Details
Aglaophyllum crispum Kützing 1849: 868
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1849). Species algarum. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-922. Lipsiae [Leipzig]: F.A. Brockhaus.
Request PDFPublication date: 23-24 July 1849
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Aglaophyllum is Nitophyllum punctatum (Stackhouse) Greville.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nitophyllum crispum (Kützing) J.Agardh.
Type Information
Type locality: "Van-Diemens-Land. (v. s.) - Spec. dedit J. D. Hooker (sub titulo 'Nit. punclatum') [Georgetown, Tasmania]; (Kützing 1849: 868) Holotype: R.C. Gunn 1269; L; 941, 181...288 (Womersley 2003: 122)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), crisped, irregularly waved and twisted (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 16 September 2003 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 February 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 February 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
