Gastroclonium pygmaeum Funk 1927
Publication Details
Gastroclonium pygmaeum Funk 1927: 405, fig. 36
Published in: Funk, G. (1927). Die Algenvegetation des Golfs von Neapel. Pubblicazioni della Stazione Zoologica di Napoli 7: 1-507, pls I-XX.
Publication date: "1 Settembre 1927"
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gastroclonium is Gastroclonium ovale Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chylocladia pygmaea (Funk) Kylin.
Source of Synonymy
Kylin, H. (1930). Über die Entwicklungsgeschichte der Florideen. Acta Universitatis Lundensis 26(6): 1-104, 56 figs.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pygmy, dwarf (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 16 May 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 August 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 August 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
