Galaxaura subfruticulosa R.Chou 1945
Publication Details
Galaxaura subfruticulosa R.Chou 1945: 140
Published in: Taylor, W.R. (1945). Pacific marine algae of the Allan Hancock Expeditions to the Galapagos Islands. Allan Hancock Pacific Expeditions 12: i-iv, 1-528, 3 figs, 100 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 Galaxaura rugosa (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.
Source of Synonymy
Huisman, J.M. (2006). Galaxauraceae. In: Algae of Australia Nemaliales. (Huisman, J.M. Eds), pp. 12. Canberra: Australian Biological Resources Study.
Type Information
Type locality: Bahía Sulphur, Isla Clarión, Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico; (Dawson 1953: 53) Holotype: Taylor no. 34-35 on sheet 152; Jan. 5, 1934; On intertidal rocks.; LAM; (Dawson 1953: 53) Notes: Type: no. 34-53 (Taylor, 1945: 141).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 17 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 31 March 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 31 March 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 January 2025
