Iridophycus linearis Setchell & N.L.Gardner 1937

Publication Details
Iridophycus linearis Setchell & N.L.Gardner 1937: 171

Published in: Setchell, W.A. & Gardner, N.L. (1937). Iridophycus in the northern hemisphere. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science of the United States of America 23: 169-174.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Iridophycus is Iridaea capensis J.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Mazzaella linearis (Setchell & N.L.Gardner) Fredericq.

Type Information
Type locality: Carmel, (California, USA); (Silva 1957: 171) Type: N.L. Gardner; May 1916; rocks in the lower littoral; UC; 507637, (female) 507582, (male) 266510 (Hughey & Hommersand 2010: 123)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), linear (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 04 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 05 May 2010

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 May 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024

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