Polyphysa pusilla (M.Howe) E.Sosa 1985
Current name:
Parvocaulis pusillus (M.Howe) S.Berger & al.
Three cells, two with gametangia.
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Publication Details
Polyphysa pusilla (M.Howe) E.Sosa 1985
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Polyphysa is Polyphysa australis Lamarck.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Parvocaulis pusillus (M.Howe) S.Berger & al..
Basionym
Acetabulum pusillum M.Howe
Type Information
Syntype localities: "On a reef, near low-water mark, with Neomeris annulata and Acetabulum polyphysoides, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Howe 5029a (type), January 19, 1907; Mariguana, Bahamas, Howe S4S3. Castle Island, Bahamas, Howe 5731b."; (Howe 1909: 90)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very small (Stearn 1973).
Created: 19 February 2006 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.
Last updated: 02 March 2006
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 March 2006. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
