Ralfsia californica Setchell & N.L.Gardner 1924
Publication Details
Ralfsia californica Setchell & N.L.Gardner 1924: 2, no fig.
Published in: Setchell, W.A. & Gardner, N.L. (1924). Phycological contributions, VII. University of California Publications in Botany 13: 1-13.
Request PDFPublication date: "Issued October 27, 1924"
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ralfsia is Ralfsia deusta (C.Agardh) Berkeley.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Petalonia fascia (O.F.Müller) Kuntze.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to California (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Description
Emend. Hollenberg, 1969: 291.
Created: 13 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 December 2024
