Galaxaura occidentalis Børgesen 1916
Publication Details
Galaxaura occidentalis Børgesen 1916: 109-113, figs. 118-123
Type 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 marginata (J. Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C., Basson, P.W. & Moe, R.L. (1996). Catalogue of the benthic marine algae of the Indian Ocean. University of California Publications in Botany 79: [i]-xiv, 1-1259.
Type Information
Type locality: Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands; (Silva & al. 1996: 108)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), western.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 18 April 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 03 June 2009
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 June 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
