Heterosigma Hada ex Y.Hara & Chihara, 1987
Holotype species: Heterosigma akashiwo (Hada) Hada ex Y.Hara & Chihara
Publication details: Hada ex Y.Hara & Chihara, 1987: 161
Original publication and holotype designation: Hara, Y. & Chihara, M. (1987). Morphology, ultrastructure and taxonomy or the Raphidophycean alga Heterosigma akashiwo. Botanical Magazine, Tokyo 100: 151-163.
Request PDFThe most recent alteration to this page was made on 2023-12-26 by E.A. Molinari Novoa.
Taxonomic status: This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Gender: This genus name is currently treated as neuter.
Most recent taxonomic treatment adopted: Engesmo, A., Eikrem, W., Seoane, S., Smith, K., Edvardsen, B., Hofgaard, A. & Tomas, C.R. (2016). New insights into the morphology and phylogeny of Heterosigma akashiwo (Raphidophyceae), with the description of Heterosigma minor sp. nov.. Phycologia 55(3): 279-294.
Nomenclatural note
Y.Hara & Chihara (1967: 161) noted "Hada (1968), when proposing Heterosigma, failed to indicate which of the two original species is the type of the genus, so that the name is unavailable in zoological nomenclature and invalid in botanical nomenclature. Moreover, as a genus of algae, Heterosigma requires a Latin diagnosis for valid publication. We herewith validate the generic name by providing a Latin diagnosis and designating a type species." - (19 May 2017) - M.D. Guiry
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/genus/detail/?genus_id=45637
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 December 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 31 May 2025
