Bostrychia rivularis Harvey 1853

Publication Details
Bostrychia rivularis Harvey 1853: 57-58, pl. XIV.D

Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1853). Nereis boreali-americana; or, contributions towards a history of the marine algae of the atlantic and pacific coasts of North America. Part II. Rhodospermeae. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge 5(5): [i-ii], [1]-258, pls XIII-XXXVI.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Bostrychia is Bostrychia scorpioides (Hudson) Montagne.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Bostrychia radicans (Montagne) Montagne.

Type Information
Syntype localities: various in Atlantic U.S.A.; (Silva & al. 1996: 474)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), found growing beside brooks.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 15 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 08 August 2018

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 August 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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