Gelidium compositum Kützing 1868
Publication Details
Gelidium compositum Kützing 1868: 17, pl. 49
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gelidium is Gelidium corneum (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nizymenia australis Sonder.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), ordered, arranged, regular, composed, compound, calm, sedate.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 22 May 2003 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 July 2009
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 July 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 February 2025