Ralfsia pusilla (Strömfelt) Foslie 1892
Publication Details
Ralfsia pusilla (Strömfelt) Foslie 1892: 2 [264]
Published in: Foslie, M. (1892). Algological notices. Det Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1892: 1-4 [263-266].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ralfsia is Ralfsia deusta (C.Agardh) Berkeley.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Stragularia pusilla Strömfelt.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Basionym
Stragularia pusilla Strömfelt
Type Information
Type locality: Haugesund, Norway; (Athanasiadis 1996: 193) Type: on Laminaria saccharina; S?;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very small (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 02 September 1996 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 October 2024
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Distributional note
According to Fletcher (1987) this species is absent from the shores of Britain and Ireland. See Fletcher (1987, p. 244), who rejects a record from Scotland (Batters, 1892). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 April 2025
