Cystophora distenta J.Agardh 1870
Publication Details
Cystophora distenta J.Agardh 1870: 443
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1870). Om Chatham-öarnes alger. Öfversigt af Kongl. Vetenskaps-Adademiens Förhandlingar, Stockholm 27: 435-456.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Cystophora is Cystophora retroflexa (Labillardière) J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cystophora scalaris J.Agardh.
Type Information
Type locality: Chatham Isl.; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), distended (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 12 July 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 October 2018
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=11909
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 October 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024