Polyides rotunda f. typica Kjellman, nom. inval. 1883
Publication Details
Polyides rotunda f. typica Kjellman, nom. inval. 1883: 127 (as 'typicus')
Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1885 '1883'). The algae of the Arctic Sea. A survey of the species, together with an exposition of the general characters and the development of the flora. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar 20(5): 1-351, 31 pls.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Polyides is Polyides lumbricalis C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Polyides rotunda (Hudson) Gaillon.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), almost circular, with length breadth ratio of about 6 to 5 (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 27 July 2015 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 August 2017
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Nomenclatural note
Invalid: nominal forma requires autonymic epithet. "24.3. Infraspecific names with final epithets such as genuinus, originalis, originarius, typicus, verus, and veridicus, purporting to indicate the taxon containing the type of the name of the next higher-ranked taxon, are not validly published unless they are autonyms (Art. 26)" [Melbourne Code]. - (02 August 2017) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 August 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 09 April 2025
