Bibliographic Detail
Norris, J.N., 2010
Reference:
Norris, J.N. (2010). Marine algae of the Northern Gulf of California: Chlorophyta and Phaeophyceae. Smithsonian Contributions to Botany 94: i-x, 1-276.
Publication Date:
16 February 2010
Abstract:
The present treatment
constitutes a taxonomic study of the green and brown benthic marine algae currently known in the northern
Gulf of California. In all, 133 species were found: 4 classes, 7 orders, 13 families, 20 genera, and 63
species of Chlorophyta and 9 orders, 15 families, 26 genera, and 70 species of Phaeophyceae. The systematic
account is a guide to the identification of marine algae from the northern Gulf of California, with
the accepted name, keys, and descriptions of the orders, families, genera, and species. The date, place, and
author(s) of valid publication of each taxon are cited. The current name for each species is given along
with its basionym, type locality, synonyms, relevant taxonomic studies, habitat, and distribution in the
Gulf of California and in the Pacific Ocean. Illustrations are provided for most species. A remarks section
includes additional information on taxonomy, nomenclature, ecology, and/or other problems or facts of
interest. In addition to reviewing the taxonomic phycological literature pertinent to the Gulf of California
and Pacific México, new records and distribution extensions are given. Four new sections of Sargassum
subgen. Sargassum are proposed: S. sect. herporhizum E. Y. Dawson ex J. N. Norris, S. sect. johnstonii
E. Y. Dawson ex J. N. Norris, S. sect. lapazeanum E. Y. Dawson ex J. N. Norris, and S. sect. sinicola E. Y.
Dawson ex J. N. Norris; five new combinations are made: Desmarestia munda subsp. mexicana (E. Y.
Dawson) J. N. Norris, Epicladia condensata (Setchell et N. L. Gardner) J. N. Norris, Epicladia mexicana
(Setchell et N. L. Gardner) J. N. Norris, Hincksia bryantii (Setchell et N. L. Gardner) J. N. Norris, and
Sargassum sinicola subsp. camouii J. N. Norris et Yensen. One new species, Sporochnus neushulii J. N.
Norris, is described.