Beckerella irregularis Akatsuka & Masaki 1983
Publication Details
Beckerella irregularis Akatsuka & Masaki 1983: 11, figs 1-8
Published in: Akatsuka, I. & Masaki, T. (1983). Beckerella irregularis sp. nov. (Gelidiales, Gelidiaceae) from Japan. Bulletin of the Faculty of Fisheries Hokkaido University 34: 11-19.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Beckerella is Beckerella pinnatifida (J.Agardh) Kylin.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ptilophora irregularis (Akatsuka & Masaki) R.E.Norris.
Source of Synonymy
Norris, R.E. (1987). A re-evaluation of Ptilophora Kützing and Beckerella Kylin (Gelidiales, Rhopdophyceae) with a review of South African species. Botanica Marina 30: 243-258, 23 figs.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), irregular (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 06 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 November 2008
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 November 2008. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 June 2025
