Gracilaria smithsoniensis Gurgel, Fredericq & J.N.Norris 2004
Publication Details
Gracilaria smithsoniensis Gurgel, Fredericq & J.N.Norris 2004: 187, fig. 10A-G
Published in: Gurgel, C.F.D., Fredericq, S. & Norris, J.N. (2004). Molecular systematics and taxonomy of flattened species of Gracilaria Greville (Gracilariaceae, Gracilariales, Rhodophyta) from the Western Atlantic. In: Taxonomy of Economic Seaweeds with reference to the Pacific and other locations Volume IX. (Abbott, I.A. & McDermid, K.J. Eds) Vol. 9, pp. 159-200.
Request PDFType 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 cearensis (A.B.Joly & Pinheiro) A.B.Joly & Pinheiro.
Source of Synonymy
Soares, L.P., Gurgel, C.F.D. & Fuji, M.T. (2015). Taxonomic reassessment of Gracilaria cearensis (Rhodophyta, Gracilariales), a poorly defined yet common flattened species based on morphological and molecular analysis including topotype collections. Phytotaxa 201(4): 241-255.
Type Information
Type locality: Galeta Point, Republic of Panama [Caribbean Panama]; (Gurgel et al. 2004: 187) Holotype: M.E.Hay, MEH-991; 11 July1979; attached to coral rubble, 8-13 m depths, subtidal sand plain off Galeta Reef platform; US; Alg. Coll. 29464 (Gurgel et al. 2004: 187) Notes: Isotypes: US Coll.- 204330; US Alg. Coll. 204331; US Alg. Coll.-204333.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 18 July 2005 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 May 2024
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Francisco F. Pedroche in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 May 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 08 September 2024
