Agarophyton transtasmanicum M.Preuss, N.Muangmai & Zuccarello 2020
Publication Details
Agarophyton transtasmanicum M.Preuss, N.Muangmai & Zuccarello 2020: 240, figs 3-12
Published in: Preuss, M., Muangmai, N., Nelson, W.A., Guillemin, M.-L., West, J.A. & Zuccarello G.C. (published online 8 April 2020). Agarophyton transtasmanicum sp. nov. from Australia and New Zealand. Phycologia 59(3): 238-245.
Publication date: 2020
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Agarophyton is Agarophyton chilense (C.J.Bird, McLachlan et E.C.Oliveira) Gurgel, J.N.Norris et Fredericq.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gracilaria transtasmanica (M.Preuss, N.Muangmai and Zuccarello) G. M.Lyra, C.Iha, J.M.C.Nunes, C.C.Davis.
Type Information
Type locality: 39°56'44.5"S, 174°59'50.8"E, Whanganui River mouth, Whanganui, North Island, New Zealand; (Preuss et al. 2020: 240) Holotype (male gametophyte): M.Preuss and G.C. Zuccarello; 18 December 2018; WELT; A033798 (Preuss et al. 2020: 240, fig. 3) Notes: Isotype: WELT A033797, female gametophyte (fig. 4).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 09 July 2020 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 November 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
