Porphyra torta V.Krishnamurthy 1972
Publication Details
Porphyra torta V.Krishnamurthy 1972: 45, figs 1c, 12a-n
Published in: Krishnamurthy, V. (1972). A revision of the species of the algal genus Porphyra occurring on the Pacific coast of North America. Pacific Science 26: 24-49.
Request PDFType 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 Pyropia torta (V.Krishnamurthy) S.C.Lindstrom.
Type Information
Holotype locality: point near False Bay, San Juan Island, Washington, USA; (Sutherland et al. 2011: 1145) Holotype: V. Krishnamurthy; 26 May 1968; WTU; 255135 (Sutherland et al. 2011: 1145) Notes: Krishnamurthy 11-00161.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), twisted (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 10 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 January 2012
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 January 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 November 2024
