Peyssonnelia atlantica C.W.Schneider & Reading 1987

Publication Details
Peyssonnelia atlantica C.W.Schneider & Reading 1987: 176, figs 1-15

Published in: Schneider, C.W. & Reading, R.P. (1987). A revision of the genus Peyssonnelia (Rhodophyta, Cryptonemiales) from North Carolina, including P. atlantica new species. Bulletin of Marine Science 40: 175-192.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Peyssonnelia is Peyssonnelia squamaria (S.G.Gmelin) Decaisne ex J.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Olokunia boudouresquei (Yoneshigue) Pestana, Lyra, Cassano & J.M.C.Nunes.

Type Information
Type locality: Cape Lookout, North Carolina, USA; (Schneider & Reading 1987: 179) Holotype: Schneider 2856; 5 July 1982; Jetty, 4-6 m deep, on living oyster shells ; DUKE; 17666 (Schneider & Reading 1987: 179) Notes: Holotype: female, male. Shell bearing holotype also contains an overlapping tetrasporic crust. Isotypes female, male tetrasporic specimens in US 95307; tetrasporic specimen in CWS.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to the Atlantic Ocean.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 16 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 13 December 2021

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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 December 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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