Abstract
An examination of the specific terms used to describe reproduction and life history in the red algal genus Porphyra is undertaken to clarify the subject. It is recommended that the terms carpospore and carposporangium are no longer used for this genus. The term phyllospore is proposed for spores produced in spore packets by the blade phase, unless the ploidy or subsequent development of the spores is known, in which case, the terms zygotospore, agamospore or neutral spore can be applied. It is recommended that the terms spermatia and spermatangia are used for male reproductive structures. Archeospores, endospores, protothalli, conchospores and neutral conchospores are also defined.
| Original language | English (Ireland) |
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| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal Of Applied Phycology |
| Volume | 11 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 1999 |
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- Nelson, W.A. & Brodie, J. & Guiry, M.D.
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