Porphyra adamsiae W.A.Nelson 1993
Publication Details
Porphyra adamsiae W.A.Nelson 1993: 526, figs 2-4
Published in: Nelson, W.A. (1993). Epiphytic species of Porphyra (Bangiales, Rhodophyta) from New Zealand. Botanica Marina 36: 525-534, 15 figs, 1 table.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Porphyra is Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Lysithea adamsiae (W.A.Nelson) W.A.Nelson.
Type Information
Type locality: Anchorage Bay, Antipodes Islands; (Nelson 1993: 527) Holotype: Yaldsyn; 2 March 1985; epiphytic on Cenacrum subsutum, subtidal; WELT; A16435a (Nelson 1993: 527) Notes: Isotypes: WELT A16435b, A16436a-c.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latinised), named for Nancy Adams, New Zealand botanist.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 July 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 January 2012
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 January 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 07 January 2025
