Galaxaura cohaerens Kjellman 1900
Publication Details
Galaxaura cohaerens Kjellman 1900: 54, pl. 5: figs 10-15; pl. 20: fig. 10
Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1900). Om Floridé-släget Galaxaura, dess organografi och systematik. Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar 33(1): 1-109, 20 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Galaxaura is Galaxaura rugosa (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Galaxaura divaricata (Linnaeus) Huisman & R.A.Townsend.
Source of Synonymy
Huisman, J.M. (2006). Galaxaura. In: Algae of Australia Nemaliales. (Huisman, J.M. Eds), pp. 21-24. Canberra: Australian Biological Resources Study.
Type Information
Type locality: New Caledonia; (Huisman 2006: 22) Holotype: S; herb. Areschoug (Huisman 2006: 22)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 25 October 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 August 2013
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Nomenclatural note
According to South & Skelton (2003), this is a synonym of Galaxaura divaricata (Linnaeus) Huisman & Townsend 1993. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 August 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 March 2025
