Colaconema plumosum var. variabile (K.M.Drew) P.W.Gabrielson 2000
Publication Details
Colaconema plumosum var. variabile (K.M.Drew) P.W.Gabrielson 2000: 40
Published in: Gabrielson, P.W., Widdowson, T.B., Lindstrom, S.C., Hawkes, M.W. & Scagel, R.F. (2000). Keys to the benthic marine algae and seagrasses of British Columbia, Southeast Alaska, Washington and Oregon Phycological Contribution No. 5. pp. [i]-iv, 1-189. Vancouver: University of British Columbia Department of Botany.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Colaconema is Colaconema bonnemaisoniae Batters.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Colaconema variabile (K.M.Drew) J.N.Norris.
Basionym
Rhodochorton variabile K.M.Drew
Type Information
Type locality: Cypress Point, Monterey Co., California, U.S.A; (Ricker 1987) Type: Gardner No. 4659; December 1920; on Laminaria andersonii; UC; 266281 (Drew 1928: 174)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), feathery (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 February 2011
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 February 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
