Martensia formosana Showe M.Lin, Hommersand & Fredericq 2004
Publication Details
Martensia formosana Showe M.Lin, Hommersand & Fredericq 2004: 21-23, figs 28-52, 56-59
Published in: Lin, S.-M., Hommersand, M.H. & Fredericq, S. (2004). Two new species of Martensia (Delesseriaceae, Rhodophyta) from Kenting National Park, southern Taiwan. Phycologia 43: 13-25.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Martensia is Martensia elegans Hering.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Sail Rock, Kenting National Park, southern Taiwan (21º55.97'N, 120º49.44'E); (Lin, Hommersand & Fredericq 2004: 22) Holotype: S.-M. Lin; 2 October 2001; 1-2 m; NMMA; 10-02-2001-SR-Holo (Lin, Hommersand & Fredericq 2004: 22, 23) Notes: Holotype (Fig. 28): cystocarpic. Paratypes: tetrasporic, spermatangial. Habitat: 1-5 m depth; on coral heads.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), from Formosa (Taiwan).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 20 February 2004 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 March 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 March 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 November 2024
