Halimeda cylindracea Decaisne 1842

Publication Details
Halimeda cylindracea Decaisne 1842: 103

Published in: Decaisne, J. (1842). Mémoire sur les corallines ou polypiers calcifères. Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique, Seconde Série 18: 96-128.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Halimeda is Halimeda tuna (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
Type locality: Nosy-Bé, Madagascar; (Silva & al. 1996: 866)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), cylindrical.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 30 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 04 January 2021

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Taxonomic note
According to Silva et al. (1996) the names Halimeda monile and Halimeda incrassata forma monilis have been misapplied to this species by various authors. Please consult original reference for further details. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry

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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 January 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 April 2025

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