Hydropuntia dentata (J.Agardh) M.J.Wynne 1989
Publication Details
Hydropuntia dentata (J.Agardh) M.J.Wynne 1989: 477
Published in: Wynne, M.J. (1989). The re-instatement of Hydropuntia Montagne (Gracilariaceae, Rhodophyta). Taxon 38: 476-479.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Hydropuntia is Hydropuntia urvillei Montagne.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gracilaria rangiferina (Kützing) Piccone.
Basionym
Gracilaria dentata J.Agardh
Type Information
Type locality: Senegambia (Herb. Binder); Martinique (Duperrey); (Index Nominum Algarum) Type: LD; (Index Nominum Algarum)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), toothed, usually with sharp teeth pointing outwards (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 September 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 September 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 May 2024
