Halimeda opuntia f. hederacea Barton 1901

Publication Details
Halimeda opuntia f. hederacea Barton 1901: 21, pl. III: fig. 23

Published in: Barton, E.S. (1901). The genus Halimeda. Siboga-Expeditie Monographe LX. pp. 1-32, 2 figs, 4 pls. Leiden: E.J. Brill.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Halimeda is Halimeda tuna (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Halimeda distorta (Yamada) Hillis-Colinvaux.

Source of Synonymy
Kooistra, W.H.C.F. & Verbruggen, H. (2005). Genetic patterns in the calcified tropical seaweeds Halimeda opuntia, H. distorta, H. hederacea and H. minima (Bryopsidales, Chlorophyta) provide insights in species boundaries and interoceanic dispersal. Journal of Phycology 41: 177-187.

Type Information
Lectotype locality: Tanah-Djampeah, Flores Sea, Indonesia; (Silva & al. 1996: 865) Lectotype (fide Colinvaux, 1968: 32): (INA 1996) Notes: Silva et al. recommend consulting Colinvaux (1968: 32) for further information regarding the type locality of this species.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 20 December 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 04 January 2021

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Taxonomic note
South & Skelton (2003) cite this as a synonym of Halimeda copiosa Goreau & Graham 1967. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry

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