Galaxaura elegans Tak.Tanaka 1935
Publication Details
Galaxaura elegans Tak.Tanaka 1935: 52, pl. 17: fig. 3
Published in: Tanaka, T. (1935). Four new species of Galaxaura from Japan. Scientific Papers of the Institute of Algological Research, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido Imperial University 1: 51-57, 6 figs, 2 pls [pls 17, 18].
Request PDFType Species
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 elegans (Tak.Tanaka) S.Fontana, W.-L.Wang & S.- L.Liu.
Source of Synonymy
Fontana, S., Wang, W.-L., Tseng, K.-Y., Draisma, S.G.A., Dumilag, R.V., Hu, Z.-M., Li, J.-J, Lai, P.-.H, Mattio, L., Sherwood, A.R., Boo, S.M. & Liu, S.-L. (2024). Seaweed diversification driven by Taiwan’s emergence and the Kuroshio Current: insights from the cryptic diversity and phylogeography of Dichotomaria (Galaxauraceae, Rhodophyta). Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 12(1346199): 1–17, 7 figures, 2 tables.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), elegant (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 September 2012 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 March 2025
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 March 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 March 2025
