Leptofauchea pacifica E.Y.Dawson 1945
Publication Details
Leptofauchea pacifica E.Y.Dawson 1945: 104, pl. 20 figs 2, 3
Published in: Dawson, E.Y. (1945). Some new and unreported sublittoral algae from Cerros Island, Mexico. Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences 43(3): 102-112, pls 20, 21.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Leptofauchea is Leptofauchea nitophylloides (J.Agardh) Kylin.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Kellett Channel, south shore of Cedros Island, Baja California, Mexico; (Dalen & Saunders 2007: 203) Lectotype (cystocarpic): K.O. Emery (cystocarpic and tetrasporic); May 1944; 40-50 m depth; UC; 690002 (Dalen & Saunders 2007: 203) Notes: Lectotype designated in Hawkes 1986.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to the Pacific Ocean.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 October 2007
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 October 2007. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
