Desmarestia linearis N.L.Gardner 1940
Publication Details
Desmarestia linearis N.L.Gardner 1940: 120, pl. 18: fig. 2
Published in: Smith, G.M. (1944). Marine algae of the Monterey Peninsula California. pp. [i]-ix, [1]-622, 98 pls. Stanford & London: Stanford University Press; Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Desmarestia is Desmarestia aculeata (Linnaeus) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Desmarestia ligulata (Stackhouse) J.V.Lamouroux.
Source of Synonymy
Lee, J.W. & Hwang, I.K. (2010). Dictyotales, Desmarestiales. In: Algal flora of Korea. Volume 2, Number 2. Heterokontophyta: Phaeophyceae: Ishigeales, Dictyotales, Desmarestiales, Sphacelariales, Cutleriales, Ralfisales, Laminariales. (Anon. Eds), pp. 19-69. Incheon: National Institute of Biological Resources.
Type Information
Type locality: Asilomar Point, Monterey Peninsula, Monterey Co., California, USA; (Smith 1944: 120) Type: 10 fathoms; UC; 273780 (Chapman 1971: fig. 24)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), linear (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 December 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
