Branchioglossum nanum Inagaki 1935
Publication Details
Branchioglossum nanum Inagaki 1935: 45, fig. 3
Published in: Inagaki, K.-I. (1935). Some marine algae recently discovered in Japan and new to science. Scientific Papers of the Institute of Algological Research, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido Imperial University 1: 41-49.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Branchioglossum is Branchioglossum woodii (J.Agardh) Kylin.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Tsukotan, Shiribeshi Prov.; (Inagaki 1935: 45) Type: Kan-ichi Inaki; February 1932; Growing on rocks and stones or epiphytic on Polysiphoni Morrowii Harvey; (Inagaki 1935: 45, 46)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dwarf (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Description
Frond found on rocks and stones or epiphytic on Polysiphonia Morrowii Harvey with rhizoids, erect, 4-8 mm high, delicato-membranous, dichotomo-alternately or somewhat palmately branched, monostromatic except the three-cell-layered middle portion, provided with an entire margin. Segments linear-lanceolate, generally 0.3-0.5 mm broad in the broadest portion, narrowed at the base. Apices of segments somewhat acute. Midribs evidently present, but side nerves absent. Cortical cells irregularly polygonal. Apical cells triangular, their bases larger than their heights in a surface view. Cystocarps hemispherical, relatively larger, borne on one or both sides along the midrib, forming a single longitudinal row or two, cruciately divided. Colour purplish red. Frond adhering firmly to paper when drying.
Created: 11 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 December 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 December 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
