Desmarestia compressa (Reinsch) Skottsberg 1907
Publication Details
Desmarestia compressa (Reinsch) Skottsberg 1907: 19, pl. 2
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Desmarestia is Desmarestia aculeata (Linnaeus) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Desmarestia menziesii J.Agardh.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), flattened, usually laterally (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 August 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
