Leptosarca A.Gepp & E.S.Gepp, 1905
Lectotype species: Leptosarca simplex A.Gepp & E.S.Gepp
Currently accepted name for the type species: Palmaria decipiens (Reinsch) R.W.Ricker
Original publication: Gepp, A. & Gepp, E.S. (1905). Antarctic algae. Journal of Botany, British and Foreign 43: 105-109, pl. 470.
Type designated in: Kylin, H. & Skottsberg, C. (1919). Zur Kenntnis der subantarktischen und antarktischen Meeresalgen. II. Rhodophyceen. In: Wissenschaftliche Ergebnisse der Schwedischen Südpolar-Expedition 1901-1903. (Nordenskjöld, O. Eds) Vol. 4: 2, pp. 1-88. Stockholm: Litographisches Institut des Generalstabs.
The most recent alteration to this page was made on 2017-07-04 by M.D. Guiry.
Taxonomic status: This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Palmaria.
Most recent taxonomic treatment adopted: Ricker, R.W. (1987). Taxonomy and biogeography of Macquarie Island seaweeds. pp. [i]-vi, [2], 1-344. London: British Museum (Natural History).
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