Galaxaura apiculata Kjellman 1900

Publication Details
Galaxaura apiculata Kjellman 1900: 74, pl. 12: figs 13-26; pl. 20: fig. 36

Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1900). Om Floridé-släget Galaxaura, dess organografi och systematik. Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar 33(1): 1-109, 20 pls.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Galaxaura is Galaxaura rugosa (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Dichotomaria apiculata (Kjellman) A.Kurihara & Masuda.

Type Information
Type locality: Japan; (Jin & al. 2005: 44) Type: Julius V. Petersen (Vega Expedition); (Index Nominum Algarum)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Description
Description emended by Kurihara et al. (2005:44, 45, 48).

Created: 17 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 01 April 2022

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 April 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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