Leptophytum helenae Athanasiadis 2007
Publication Details
Leptophytum helenae Athanasiadis 2007: 201, figs 1A-F, 2-22
Published in: Athanasiadis, A. (2007). Revision of Dawson's collections referred to Lithothamnion lamellatum (Melobesioideae, Corallinales, Rhodophyta). Nova Hedwigia 85: 195-242.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Leptophytum is Leptophytum laeve W.H.Adey.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Type Information
Type locality: U.S.A.: California: Tanner Bank (32°42'07"N, 119°07'40"W), W of San Diego; (Athanasiadis 2007: 203) Holotype: E.Y. Dawson 8027; 27.viii.1949; 63-72 m depth; UC; AHFH 70351, specimen A (Athanasiadis 2007: 203)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 12 May 2009 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 February 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
