Porphyra kurogii S.C.Lindstrom 1992
Publication Details
Porphyra kurogii S.C.Lindstrom 1992: 2071, figs 1-7
Published in: Lindstrom, S.C. & Cole, K.M. (1992). A revision of the species of Porphyra (Rhodophyta, Bangiales) occurring in British Columbia and adjacent waters. Canadian Journal of Botany 70: 2066-2075.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Porphyra is Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pyropia kurogii (S.C.Lindstrom) S.C.Lindstrom.
Source of Synonymy
Sutherland, J.E., Lindstrom, S.C., Nelson, W.A., Brodie, J., Lynch, M.D., Hwang, M.S., Choi, H.-G., Miyata, M., Kikuchi, N., Oliveira, M.C., Farr, T., Neefus, C., Mols-Mortensen, A. Milstein, D. & Müller, K.M. (2011). A new look at an ancient order: generic revision of the Bangiales (Rhodophyta). Journal of Phycology 47(5): 1131-1151.
Type Information
Holotype locality: Bridget Cove, City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, USA; (Sutherland et al. 2011: 1144) Holotype: S.C. Lindstrom; 15 April 1979; UBC; A80293 (Sutherland et al. 2011: 1144) Notes: Isotypes in MICH, SAP, UBC (A66039) (Sutherland et al. 2011). Holotype: UBC A80293 (Lindstrom 3933).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 22 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 June 2020
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Taxonomic note
Pacific records of Porphyra purpurea generally refer to this species (Lindstrom & Cole, 1992). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 June 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2025
