Rhodymenia delicatula P.J.L.Dangeard 1949
Publication Details
Rhodymenia delicatula P.J.L.Dangeard 1949: 172, fig. 18 n-o
Published in: Dangeard, P.[J.L.] (1949). Les algues marines de la côte occidentale du Maroc. Le Botaniste 34: 89-189.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Rhodymenia is Rhodymenia palmetta (Stackhouse) Greville.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Maroc: Ghir. Agadir; (Dangeard 1949: 172)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), very delicate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Description
Fleshy dark red ± flattened fronds, irregularly ovate-lanceolate, simple or branched, to 20 mm high and 3 mm broad. One-several fronds with cylindrical stipes to 5 mm long arise from small fleshy disc. Irregular branched coralloid processes frequent on fronds, readily detached and possibly capable of serving for vegetative propogation.
Habitat
In cracks and crevices, lower intertidal and subtidal, southern and western coasts, probably widespread, but overlooked.
Similar Species
Erythrodermis traillii
Created: 13 May 1996 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 August 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 August 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
