Polycavernosa fastigiata C.F.Chang & B.M.Xia 1963
Publication Details
Polycavernosa fastigiata C.F.Chang & B.M.Xia 1963: 120, pl. I: figs. 1-12; pl. II: figs. 1-6
Published in: Chang, C.F. & Xia, B.M. (1963). (Polycavernosa, a new genus of the Gracilariaceae). Studia Marina Sinica 3: 119-126, 2 plates. [in Chinese]
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Polycavernosa.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gracilaria edulis (S.G.Gmelin) P.C.Silva.
Source of Synonymy
Lyra, D. de M., Iha, C., Grassa, C.J., Cai, L., Zhang, H.G., Lane, C., Blouin, N., Oliveira, M.C., Nunes, J. M de C. & Davis, C.C. (2021). Phylogenomics, divergence time estimation and trait evolution provide a
new look into the Gracilariales (Rhodophyta). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 165(107294): [1-14], 4 figures.
Type Information
Type locality: Yinggehai, Hainan, China; (Silva & al. 1996: 167) Type: AST 60-7240: (INA 1996) Notes: China: Ledung District: Yinggehai (INA).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), fastigiate, with branches clustered, parallel and erect, giving a narrow elongated habit (occasionally meaning branched reaching to the same height) (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 25 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 September 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 September 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
