Rhodomela spinosa C.Agardh 1824

Publication Details
Rhodomela spinosa C.Agardh 1824: 200

Published in: Agardh, C.A. (1824). Systema algarum. pp. [i]-xxxvii, [1]-312. Lundae [Lund]: Literis Berlingianis [Berling].

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Publication date: probably September 1824

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Rhodomela is Rhodomela subfusca (Woodward) C.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Polysiphonia spinosa (C.Agardh) J.Agardh.

Source of Synonymy
Agardh, J.G. (1842). Algae maris Mediterranei et Adriatici, observationes in diagnosin specierum et dispositionem generum. pp. [i]-x, 1-164. Parisiis [Paris]: Apud Fortin, Masson et Cie.

Type Information
Type locality: "In mari Adriatico ad Venetiam. Ruchinger." [Venice, Adriatic Sea, Italy]; (Agardh 1824: 200)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spiny.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 24 January 2003 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 14 February 2024

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 December 2024

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