Chantransia velutina Hauck 1875
Publication Details
Chantransia velutina Hauck 1875: 351
Published in: Hauck, F. (1875). Verzeichniss der im Golfe von Triest gesammelten Meeralgen. Österreichische Botanische Zeitschrift 25: 245-248.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Chantransia is Chantransia nigricans De Candolle.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Rhodochorton velutinum (Hauck) Hamel.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), velvety, densely covered with short soft erect hairs (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 21 November 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 October 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 October 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
