Lessonia simulans A.Gepp & E.S.Gepp 1906
Publication Details
Lessonia simulans A.Gepp & E.S.Gepp 1906: 425
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Lessonia is Lessonia flavicans Bory.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Himantothallus grandifolius (A.Gepp & E.S.Gepp) Zinova.
Type Information
Type locality: South Orkneys: Scotia Bay; (Asensi & de Reviers 2009: 213, table 1) Type: R.N. Rudmose Brown; April 1904; near surface; (Asensi & de Reviers 2009: 213, table 1)
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), imitating, resembling (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 August 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 December 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 December 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 May 2024
