Liagora formosana Yamada 1938
Publication Details
Liagora formosana Yamada 1938: 32, figs 21, 22; pls 14, 15
Published in: Yamada, Y. (1938). The species of Liagora from Japan. Scientific Papers of the Institute of Algological Research, Faculty of Science, Hokkaido Imperial University 2: 1-34, 22 figs, pls I-XV [1-15 also].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Liagora is Liagora viscida (Forsskål) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Izziella formosana (Yamada) Showe M.Lin, S.-Y.Yang & Huisman.
Source of Synonymy
Lin, S.-M., Yang, S.-Y. & Huisman, J.M. (2011). Systematic revision of the genera Liagora and Izziella (Liagoraceae, Rhodophyta) from Taiwan based on molecular analyses and carposporophyte development, with the description of two new species. Journal of Phycology 47(2): 352-365.
Type Information
Type 31973 locality: Taitung, eastern Taiwan; (Lin et al. 2011: 357) Holotype: Y. Yamada; 18 April 1934; SAP; 20657 (Lin et al. 2011: 357)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), from Formosa (Taiwan).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 April 2001 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 May 2011
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 May 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 January 2025
