Galaxaura linearis Kützing 1858
Publication Details
Galaxaura linearis Kützing 1858: 37
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1858). Tabulae phycologicae; oder, Abbildungen der Tange. Vol. VIII pp. i-ii, 1-48, 100 plates. Nordhausen: Gedruckt auf kosten des Verfassers (in commission bei W. Köhne).
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Galaxaura is Galaxaura rugosa (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Dichotomaria marginata var. linearis (Kützing) M.J.Wynne.
Source of Synonymy
Wynne, M.J. (2005). A check-list of benthic marine algae of the tropical and subtropical western Atlantic: second revision. Nova Hedwigia Beiheft 129: 1-152.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), linear (Stearn 1983).
Created: 25 January 2008 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 January 2008
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 January 2008. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
