Avrainvillea digitata D.S.Littler & Littler 1992

Publication Details
Avrainvillea digitata D.S.Littler & Littler 1992: 379, fig. 3

Published in: Littler, D.S. & Littler, M.M. (1992). Systematics of Avrainvillea (Bryopsidiales, Chlorophyta) in the tropical western Atlantic. Phycologia 31: 375-418.

Request PDF

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Avrainvillea is Avrainvillea nigricans Decaisne.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
Type locality: Low-water mark on rocks; Abraham Bay, Mariguana (island), Bahamas; (Littler & Littler 1992: 379) Type: M.Howe 5436; 8.xii.1907; US; (Index Nominum Algarum)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), digitate, with leaflets radiating from tip of leaf-stalk (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 03 July 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 30 August 2023

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=11580

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024

Currently in AlgaeBase: