Rhodopeltis setchelliae Yamada 1935

Publication Details
Rhodopeltis setchelliae Yamada 1935: 33, fig. 3a-c; pl. XV [15]. (as 'Setchellii')

Published in: Yamada, Y. (1935). Notes on some Japanese algae, VI. Scientific Papers of the Institute of Algological Research, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido Imperial University 1: 27-35, 3 figs, pls 11-16.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Rhodopeltis is Rhodopeltis australis (Harvey) Harvey.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Akalaphycus setchelliae (Yamada) Huisman, I.A.Abbott & A.R.Sherwood.

Source of Synonymy
Huisman, J.M., Abbott, I.A. & Sherwood, A.R. (2004). Large subunit rDNA gene sequences and reproductive morphology reveal Stenopeltis to be a member of the Liagoraceae (Nemaliales, Rhodophyta), with a description of Akalaphycus gen. nov. European Journal of Phycology 39: 257-272.

Type Information
Type locality: Kasyoto (Kasyôta), Taiwan; (Huisman et al: 263) Type: Y. Yamada & T. Tanaka; April 1934; SAP; 15324 (Yoshida 1998: 785) Notes: Type is illustrated in Huisman, Abbott & Sherwood (2004: fig. 19).

Eponomy
Named for Mrs W.A.Setchell.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 09 November 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 10 December 2015

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 December 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 09 October 2024

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