Gracilaria chouae Zhang & B.M.Xia 1992
Publication Details
Gracilaria chouae Zhang & B.M.Xia 1992: 196, 198-204, figs 9-31
Published in: Zhang J.F. & Xia B.M. (1992). Studies on two new Gracilaria from South China and a summary of Gracilaria species in China. In: Taxonomy of Economic Seaweeds. (Abbott, I.A. Eds) Vol.3, pp. 195-206. La Jolla, California: California Sea Grant College.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Gracilaria is Gracilaria compressa (C.Agardh) Greville.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gracilaria parvispora I.A.Abbott.
Source of Synonymy
Wang, X.L., Guo, M.L., Yan, S.H., Wang, Y.Q., Sun, Z.S., Xia, B.M. & Wang, G.C. (2023). Diversity of Gracilariaceae (Rhodophyta) in China: An integrative morphological and molecular assessment including a description of
Gracilaria tsengii sp. nov. Algal Research 71(103074): 1-13, 6 figs.
Type Information
Holotype locality: Budaiao, Dongshan, Fujian Province, China; (Zhang & Xia 1992: 198) Holotype: Zhang Junfu; 25 April 1982; Growing on gravel or shells in lower littoral tide pools or in the subtidal zone; QD; 82-686 (Zhang & Xia 1992: 198) Notes: Holotype: Cystocarpic. Isotypes: From the same collection as holotype, AST 82-684, spermatangial; AST 82-685, tetrasporangial.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 31 May 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 April 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 December 2024
