Leptosarca simplex A.Gepp & E.S.Gepp 1905
Publication Details
Leptosarca simplex A.Gepp & E.S.Gepp 1905: 108, pl. 470: figs 10, 11
Published in: Gepp, A. & Gepp, E.S. (1905). Antarctic algae. Journal of Botany, British and Foreign 43: 105-109, pl. 470.
Request PDFType Species
This is the type species (lectotype) of the genus Leptosarca.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Palmaria decipiens (Reinsch) R.W.Ricker.
Source of Synonymy
Ricker, R.W. (1987). Taxonomy and biogeography of Macquarie Island seaweeds. pp. [i]-vi, [2], 1-344. London: British Museum (Natural History).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), simple, undivided, unbranched, of one piece or series, not consisting of several distinct parts (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 16 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 July 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 July 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
