Melanamansia japonica (Holmes) R.E.Norris 1988
Publication Details
Melanamansia japonica (Holmes) R.E.Norris 1988: 222
Published in: Norris, R.E. (1988). Structure and reproduction of Amansia and Melanamansia gen nov. (Rhodophyta, Rhodomelaceae) on the southeastern African coast. Journal of Phycology 24: 209-223, 35 figs.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Melanamansia is Melanamansia seagriefii R.E.Norris.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Amansia japonica (Holmes) Okamura.
Basionym
Amansia multifida var. japonica Holmes
Type Information
Type locality: Enoshima, Japan; (Holmes 1896: 252) Type: Ohkubo, no. 17; (Holmes 1896: 252)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to Japan (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 12 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 May 2007
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 May 2007. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 May 2024