The Australian Algae Name Index (AANI) is a tool for the botanical community that deals with algae names and their usage in the scientific literature, whether as a current name or synonym. AANI does not recommend any particular taxonomy or nomenclature. For a listing of currently accepted scientific names for the Australian Algae, please use the Australian Algae List (AAL) link above.
Showing Asperococcus compressus
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Type locality: Rocks on the south coast of England, rare. Meadfoot, Sidmouth and Torquay, Mrs Griffiths [symbol]. Summer. -
Type specimen: [Type category unknown]: Natural History Museum London: [Accession No. unknown]
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APC Comment: R.Cowan (2011) uses this taxon concept.
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Comment: Womersley 1987 The marine benthic flora of southern Australia. Part II p. 318 indicates A. compressus is found in Port Phillip Bay but the Lucas material from the Derwent was not discussed. -
Comment: Womersley 2003 The Marine Benthic Flora of Southern Australia Pt IIID p. 499 lists this taxon as an adventive species. -
AMANI dist.: Victoria (Flindersian). World: Britain; Europe; Mediterranean; South Africa.