Galaxaura intermedia R.Chou 1945
Publication Details
Galaxaura intermedia R.Chou 1945: 144-145
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 currently regarded as a synonym of Dichotomaria intermedia (R.C.Y.Chou) J.Wiriyadamrikul, M.J.Wynne & S.M.Boo.
Type Information
Type locality: Black Beach Anchorage, Isla Santa Maria, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador; (Taylor 1945: 144-145) Holotype: W.R. Taylor, No. 34-213; 17 Jan. 1934; freqent in the lower littoral; Hancock Foundation; (Taylor 1945: 144-145) Notes: Holotype in UC; isotype in MICH (Wiriyadamrikul et al., 2014: 32).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), intermediate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 28 December 2001 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 May 2014
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 May 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
