Galaxaura barbata R.Chou 1945
Publication Details
Galaxaura barbata R.Chou 1945: 139-140
Published in: Taylor, W.R. (1945). Pacific marine algae of the Allan Hancock Expeditions to the Galapagos Islands. Allan Hancock Pacific Expeditions 12: i-iv, 1-528, 3 figs, 100 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 of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Post Office Bay, Isla Santa María, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador; (Taylor 1945: 139, 140) Holotype: W.R. Taylor No. 34-364; 27 January 1934; Hancock Foundation; (Taylor 1945: 139, 140) Notes: Type dredged from 13-18 metres’ depth.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), bearded.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 28 December 2001 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
