Acanthophora thierryi f. gracilis P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1878
Publication Details
Acanthophora thierryi f. gracilis P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1878: 247
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Acanthophora is Acanthophora thierryi J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Acanthophora spicifera (Vahl) Børgesen.
Source of Synonymy
Jong, Y.S.D.M. de, Hitipeuw, C. & Prud'Homme van Reine, W.F. (1999). A taxonomic, phylogenetic and biogeographic study of the genus Acanthophora (Rhodomelaceae, Rhodophyta). Blumea 44: 217-249.
Type Information
Type locality: Cuba; (de Jong, Hitipeuw & Prud'Homme van Reine 1999: 140) Type: L; 938.92-97 (de Jong, Hitipeuw & Prud'Homme van Reine 1999: 140)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 April 2006
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Nomenclatural note
De Jong et al. (1999) cite the authority as Crouan ex Mazé & Schramm. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 April 2006. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 May 2025
