Myriotrichia scutata Blomquist 1954
Publication Details
Myriotrichia scutata Blomquist 1954: 37, pl. 6
Published in: Blomquist, H.L. (1954). A new species of Myriotrichia Harvey from the coast of North Carolina. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Science Society 70: 37-41.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Myriotrichia is Myriotrichia clavaeformis Harvey.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hummia onusta (Kützing) J.Fiore.
Type Information
Type locality: Davis, Carteret Co., North Carolina, USA; Blomquist; 25.viii.1953;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), shield-shaped (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 November 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 November 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
