Sphaerococcus corneus var. spinulosus C.Agardh 1822
Publication Details
Sphaerococcus corneus var. spinulosus C.Agardh 1822: 283
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Sphaerococcus is Sphaerococcus coronopifolius Stackhouse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gelidium spinulosum (C.Agardh) J.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C. (1996-to date). Index Nominum Algarum. pp. Website. Berkeley: University of California.
Type Information
Type locality: Ad Gades [Cadiz]; (INA 1996) Type: Cabrera; Herb. Agardh, LD; (Dixon 1959: 345)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), horny, hard and close-textured but not brittle (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 03 October 2014 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 October 2014
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 October 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
