Asteromphalus challengerensis Castracane 1886
Publication Details
Asteromphalus challengerensis Castracane 1886: 134, pl. V [5]: fig. 2, pl. IX [9]: fig. 2
Published in: Castracane, [C.A.] F. (1886). Report on the Diatomaceae collected by H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76. In: Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76. Botany. Vol. II. (Murray, J. Eds), pp. [1]-178.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Asteromphalus is Asteromphalus darwinii Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Asteromphalus hookeri Ehrenberg.
Type Information
Type locality: "In mari glaciali Antarctico."; (Castracane 1886: 134)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 June 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 June 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024