Lyngbya atropurpurea Harvey, nom. inval. 1860
Publication Details
Lyngbya atropurpurea Harvey, nom. inval. 1860: 335
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1860). Characters of new algae, chiefly from Japan and adjacent regions, collected by Charles Wright in the North Pacific Exploring Expedition under Captain James Rodgers. Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 4: 327-335.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Lyngbya is Lyngbya confervoides C.Agardh ex Gomont.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Lyngbya confervoides C.Agardh ex Gomont.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Bonin Islands ; on corals. (Also at the Friendly Islands.)"; (Harvey 1860: 335)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), black-purple (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 12 May 2005 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 31 March 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 March 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
