Holmesia capensis J.Agardh 1890
Publication Details
Holmesia capensis J.Agardh 1890: 39, pl. I: fig. 4
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1890). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Sjette afdelningen.). Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 26(3): 1-125, III pls.
Request PDFType Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Holmesia.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "Cap. b. Spei" (Cape of Good Hope), South Africa; (Silva & al. 1996: 456)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), pertaining to the Cape, usually the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 January 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 March 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 March 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 November 2024
