Rivularia vermiculata Smith 1808
Publication Details
Rivularia vermiculata Smith 1808: pl. 1818
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Rivularia is Rivularia atra Roth ex Bornet & Flahault.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Mesogloia vermiculata (Smith) S.F.Gray.
Type Information
Type locality: northeast coast of Ireland, near Larn: Mr. Drummond. Brighthelmston: W. Borrer; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), in the form of worms (Lewis & Short 1890).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 18 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 May 2019
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 May 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024