Ptilothamnion pluma f. minus Nasr 1944
Publication Details
Ptilothamnion pluma f. minus Nasr 1944: 38, no fig. (as 'minor')
Published in: Nasr, A.H. (1944). Some new algae from the Red Sea. Bulletin de l'Institut d'Égypte 26: 31-42, 7 figs, 1 plate.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ptilothamnion is Ptilothamnion pluma (Dillwyn) Thuret.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "Ghardaqa ( Crescent Reef)." [Hurgada, Egypt]; (Nasr 1944: 38) Holotype: ALEX?; Herb. Nasr
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), the downy part of a feather, a small soft feather (Smith & Lockwood 1933).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 28 March 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 July 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 July 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 April 2024