Sphacelaria rigida Hering 1846

Publication Details
Sphacelaria rigida Hering 1846: 213

Published in: Krauss, F. [Krauss, C.F.F. von] (1846). Pflanzen des Cap- und Natal-Landes, gesammelt und zusammengestellt von Dr. Ferdinand Krauss. (Schluss.). Flora 29(14): 209-215.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Sphacelaria is Sphacelaria cirrosa (Roth) C.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Sphacelaria tribuloides Meneghini.

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.

Type Information
Type locality: Natal Bay (Durban), South Africa; (Silva & al. 1996: 578)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), rigid (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 26 June 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 02 October 2024

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 December 2024

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