Gelidium pacificum Okamura 1914

Publication Details
Gelidium pacificum Okamura 1914: 99, pl. CXXVI, CXXVII: figs 9-11

Published in: Okamura, K. (1914). Icones of Japanese algae. Vol. III pp. 79-121, pls CXXI-CXXX. Tokyo: published by the author.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gelidium is Gelidium corneum (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
Syntype localities: Miyake Isl., Kodzu Isl.,Amatsura & Nemoto, Prov. Boshyu; Shirahama & Inatori (Prov. Idzu); Prov. Sagami; (Okamura 1914: 99) Type: SAP; herb. Okamura (Yoshida 1998: 637)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to the Pacific Ocean.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 18 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 26 October 2016

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Taxonomic note
Lee & Kim (1995) conclude that the plants reported from Korea are a variation of G. amansii. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 October 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 April 2025

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