Ralfsia macrocarpa Feldmann 1931
Publication Details
Ralfsia macrocarpa Feldmann 1931: 211, pl. X
Published in: Feldmann, J. (1931). Contribution à la flore algologique marine de l'Algérie. Les algues de Cherchell. Bulletin de la Société d'Histoire Naturelle de l'Afrique du Nord 22: 179-254. [in French]
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Ralfsia is Ralfsia deusta (C.Agardh) Berkeley.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hapalospongidion macrocarpum (Feldmann) León-Álvarez & González-González.
Source of Synonymy
Léon-Alvarez, D. & González-González, J (1993). Algas costrosas del Pacifico Tropical. In: Biodiversidad Marina y Costera de México. (Salazar-Vallejo, S.L. & González, N.E. Eds), pp. 456-474. Mexico: Com. Nal. Biodiversidad y CIQRO.
Type Information
Type locality: Algeria: Cherchell: Joinville islet; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with large fruit.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 December 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 November 2017
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 November 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 November 2024
