Polycoelia fastigiata Harvey 1860
Publication Details
Polycoelia fastigiata Harvey 1860: 324, pl. 192B
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Polycoelia is Polycoelia laciniata J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Polycoelia laciniata J.Agardh.
Type Information
Alg. austral. exsicc. no 407; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), fastigiate, with branches clustered, parallel and erect, giving a narrow elongated habit (occasionally meaning branched reaching to the same height) (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 12 July 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 12 March 2020
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 March 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024