Plocaria squarrosa P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1878
Publication Details
Plocaria squarrosa P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1878: 227
Published in: Mazé, H. & Schramm, A. (1878 '1870-1877'). Essai de classification des algues de la Guadeloupe 2e Édition. pp. [i]-xix, Errata, [1]-283. Basse-Terre (Guadeloupe): Imprimerie du Gouvernment.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Plocaria is Plocaria candida Nees.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gracilaria domingensis (Kützing) Sonder ex Dickie.
Source of Synonymy
Dawes, C.J. & Mathieson, A.C. (2008). The seaweeds of Florida. pp. [i]- viii, [1]-591, [592], pls I-LI. Gainesville, Florida: University Press of Florida.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), rough or scurfy, with spreading processes.
Created: 09 February 2008 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 February 2017
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 February 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 December 2024
