Laurencia crispa Hollenberg 1943
Publication Details
Laurencia crispa Hollenberg 1943: 219. figs 25-27
Published in: Smith, G.M. & Hollenberg, G.J. (1943). On some Rhodophyceae from the Monterey Peninsula, California. American Journal of Botany 30(3): 211-223, 30 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Laurencia is Laurencia obtusa (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Osmundea crispa (Hollenberg) K.W.Nam.
Type Information
Type locality: USA: California: Pacific Grove, cast ashore near 7th Street; (Smith & Hollenberg 1943: 219)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), crisped, irregularly waved and twisted (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 June 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 March 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 March 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
