Weeksia digitata I.A.Abbott 1968
Publication Details
Weeksia digitata I.A.Abbott 1968: 191, figs 18, 26
Published in: Abbott, I.A. (1968). Studies in some foliose red algae of the Pacific coast. III. Dumontiaceae, Weeksiaceae, Kallymeniaceae. Journal of Phycology 4: 180-198.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Weeksia is Weeksia reticulata Setchell.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Mission, Point, Carmel Bay, California, USA; (Abbott 1968: 191) Holotype: Wheeler North (Abbott 4011); 20-30' depth; (Abbott 1968: 191)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), digitate, with leaflets radiating from tip of leaf-stalk (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 May 2010
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 May 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
