Halimeda cuneata f. versatilis (J.Agardh) Weber Bosse 1913
Current name:
Halimeda versatilis J.Agardh
Cape Peron, Western AustraliaJ.M. Huisman
Publication Details
Halimeda cuneata f. versatilis (J.Agardh) Weber Bosse 1913: 120-121
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Halimeda is Halimeda tuna (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Halimeda cuneata Hering.
Basionym
Halimeda versatilis J.Agardh
Type Information
Lectotype locality: Cape Riche, Western Australia (34.60° S, 118.75° E) [Australia]; (Cremen & al. 2016: 866) Lectotype: W.H.Harvey; Mar. 1854, as Halimeda macroloba Decne. in Algae Australicae Exsiccatae ; LD; herb. alg. Agardh 15894 (Cremen & al. 2016: 866) Notes: Silva et al. (1996) recommend consulting Hillis (1959: 346) for more information on the type locality of this species.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), wedge-shaped (Brown 1946).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 20 December 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 January 2025
