Ptilophora irregularis (Akatsuka & Masaki) R.E.Norris 1987
Publication Details
Ptilophora irregularis (Akatsuka & Masaki) R.E.Norris 1987: 256
Published in: Norris, R.E. (1987). A re-evaluation of Ptilophora Kützing and Beckerella Kylin (Gelidiales, Rhopdophyceae) with a review of South African species. Botanica Marina 30: 243-258, 23 figs.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ptilophora is Ptilophora spissa (Suhr) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Beckerella irregularis Akatsuka & Masaki
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), irregular (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 July 2011
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 July 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 May 2025