Cryptonemia peltata E.Y.Dawson, M.Neushul & R.D.Wildman 1960
Publication Details
Cryptonemia peltata E.Y.Dawson, M.Neushul & R.D.Wildman 1960: 20, pl. 2: figs 1, 2
Published in: Dawson, E.Y., Neushul, M. & Wildman, R.D. (1960). New records of sublittoral marine plants from Pacific Baja California. Pacific Naturalist 1(19/20): 3-30.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cryptonemia is Cryptonemia lactuca J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Islotes Chester, Punta Eugenia, Baja California, Mexico; (Dawson, Neushul & Wildman 1960: 20) Type: M. Neushul (E.Y. Dawson 20819a); 29.viii.1967; Under kelp canopy at 19 m depth; Herb. Beaudette Foundation; (Dawson, Neushul & Wildman 1960: 20)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), target-shaped.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 August 2008
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 August 2008. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
