Plocamium nanum G.W.Saunders & Lehmkuhl 2005

Publication Details
Plocamium nanum G.W.Saunders & Lehmkuhl 2005: 307, figs 28-34

Published in: Saunders, G.W. & Lehmkuhl, K.V. (2005). Molecular divergence and morphological diversity among four cryptic species of Plocamium (Plocamiales, Florideophyceae) in northern Europe. European Journal of Phycology 40: 293-312.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Plocamium is Plocamium vulgare J.V.Lamouroux.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
Type locality: Cap Griz Nez [Pas-de-Calais], France; (Saunders & Lehmkuhl 2005: 307) Holotype (sterile): G.W. Saunders; 21 December 1997; UNB; GWS000255 (Saunders & Lehmkuhl 2005: 307)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dwarf (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Description
Mature thallus typically 25-50 mm in height; 3-6 branched ramuli in alternating series. Main axes subterete, similar in diameter in distal and basal portions of the thallus. Epilithic, intertidal, generally among fronds. Reproduction unknown.

Habitat
See above.

Created: 02 November 2005 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 07 February 2017

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 February 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024

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