Rhodophysema elegans var. polystromatica (Batters) P.S.Dixon 1964
Publication Details
Rhodophysema elegans var. polystromatica (Batters) P.S.Dixon 1964: 71
Published in: Dixon, P.S. (1964). Taxonomic and nomenclatural notes on the Florideae. IV. Botaniska Notiser 117: 56-78, 2 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Rhodophysema is Rhodophysema georgei Batters.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Rhodophysema elegans (P.Crouan & H.Crouan ex J.Agardh) P.S.Dixon.
Basionym
Rhododermis elegans f. polystromatica Batters
Type Information
Type locality: Berwick-on-Tweed, England; (Batters 1890: 91) Lectotype: January 1888; BM; (Dixon 1964: 70)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), elegant (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 October 2007
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 October 2007. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024
