Mastocarpus harveyanus Kützing 1849
Publication Details
Mastocarpus harveyanus Kützing 1849: 734 (as 'Harveyanus')
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1847). Diagnosen und Bemerkungen zu neuen oder kritischen Algen. Botanische Zeitung 5: 1-5, 22-25, 33-38, 52-55, 164-167, 177-180, 193-198, 219-223.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Mastocarpus is Mastocarpus mammillosus (Goodenough & Woodward) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chondracanthus harveyanus (Kützing) Guiry.
Source of Synonymy
Hughey, J.R. & Hommersand, M.H. (2008). Morphological and molecular systematic study of Chondracanthus (Gigartinaceae, Rhodophyta) from Pacific North America. Phycologia 47: 124-155.
Type Information
Type locality: Monterey, Monterey County, California; (Hughey & Hommersand 2008: 145) Holotype: Dr T. Coulter; 1831-1833; Leiden ; L941, 27 26 (Hughey & Hommersand 2008: 145)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 05 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 August 2015
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Nomenclatural note
New name for Rhodomenia ciliata var. microphylla Harvey 1833. - (18 August 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 August 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 09 June 2025
