Rhabdonia compressa J.Agardh 1892
Publication Details
Rhabdonia compressa J.Agardh 1892: 115
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1892). Analecta algologica. Lunds Universitets Ã…rsSkrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 28(6): 1-182, 3 pls.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Rhabdonia is Rhabdonia coccinea (Harvey) Harvey.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Areschougia congesta (R.Brown ex Turner) J.Agardh.
Type Information
Type locality: "Haec ad oras Tasmania (Miss Lodder!); misit F. de Mueller." [Tasmania]; (Agardh 1892: 116) Holotype: Miss Lodder; LD; her. alg. Agardh 34587 (Womersley 1994: 360)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), flattened, usually laterally (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 17 July 2009 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 March 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 March 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024