Prionitis corymbifera I.A.Abbott 1998
Publication Details
Prionitis corymbifera I.A.Abbott 1998: 102-103, figs 12-13
Published in: Abbott, I.A. (1998). Some new species and new combinations of marine red algae from the Central Pacific. Phycological Research 46: 97-109.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Prionitis is Prionitis ligulata J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Grateloupia corymbifera (I.A.Abbott) S.Kawaguchi & H.W.Wang.
Type Information
Type locality: near Waialua River mouth, Kai'aka Bay, O'ahu Island, Hawaii; (Abbott 1998: 102) Holotype (cystocarpic): Earl Zablackis; BISH; 649023 (Abbott 1998: 102) Notes: Two isotype sheets under same number: SAP; US.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bearing corymbs.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 08 November 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 March 2015
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 March 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024
