Galaxaura mauritiana Børgesen 1949
Publication Details
Galaxaura mauritiana Børgesen 1949: 35, figs. 16, 17, pl. II [2]: fig. 1
Published in: Børgesen, F. (1949). Some marine algae from Mauritius. Additions to the parts previously published. Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab, Biologiske Meddelelser 21(5): 1-48, 17 figs, 2 plates.
Type 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
Silva, P.C., Basson, P.W. & Moe, R.L. (1996). Catalogue of the benthic marine algae of the Indian Ocean. University of California Publications in Botany 79: [i]-xiv, 1-1259.
Type Information
Type locality: Mauritius; (Silva & al. 1996: 111)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 April 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
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 30 November 2024