Jania digitata Manza 1937
Publication Details
Jania digitata Manza 1937: 571-572
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Jania is Jania rubens (Linnaeus) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Arthrocardia palmata (J.Ellis & Solander) J.E.Areschoug.
Type Information
Type locality: St. James, False Bay, Cape Province, South Africa; (Silva & al. 1996: 227)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), digitate, with leaflets radiating from tip of leaf-stalk (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 June 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024