Psilothallia dentata (Okamura) Kylin 1956
Current name:
Ptilota dentata Okamura
Sotogawa-cho, Choshi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Chiba University. Frond sectionHideki Haga (902180827@office.chiba-u.jp)
Publication Details
Psilothallia dentata (Okamura) Kylin 1956: 395
Published in: Kylin, H. (1956). Die Gattungen der Rhodophyceen. pp. i-xv, 1-673, 458 figs. Lund: C.W.K. Gleerups.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Psilothallia is Psilothallia striata (Harvey) F.Schmitz.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ptilota dentata Okamura.
Source of Synonymy
Bruce, M.G. & Saunders, G.W. (2016). A molecular-assisted investigation of diversity, biogeography and phylogenetic relationships for species of Neoptilota and Ptilota (Wrangeliaceae, Rhodophyta) reported along Canadian coasts. Phycologia 56(1): 36-53.
Basionym
Ptilota dentata Okamura
Type Information
Type locality: Japan; Type: SAP; herb. Okamura (Yoshida 1998: 924)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), toothed, usually with sharp teeth pointing outwards (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 06 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 February 2017
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 February 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 March 2025
