Galaxaura robusta Kjellman 1900
Publication Details
Galaxaura robusta Kjellman 1900: 85, pl. 18: figs 19-32; pl. 20: fig. 42
Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1900). Om Floridé-släget Galaxaura, dess organografi och systematik. Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar 33(1): 1-109, 20 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Galaxaura is Galaxaura rugosa (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Dichotomaria obtusata (J.Ellis & Solander) Lamarck.
Source of Synonymy
Huisman, J.M. & Kurihara, A. (2006). Dichotomaria. In: Algae of Australia Nemaliales. (Huisman, J.M. Eds), pp. 16-21. Canberra: Australian Biological Resources Study.
Type Information
Type locality: Nosy-Bé, Madagascar; (Silva & al. 1996: 109)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), strong growing, strong-growing, or stout (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 17 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 April 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 April 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 November 2024
