Halimeda incrassata f. ovata J.Agardh 1887
Publication Details
Halimeda incrassata f. ovata J.Agardh 1887: 86
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1887). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Femte afdelningen.). Acta Universitatis Lundensis 23(2): 1-174, 5 plates.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Halimeda is Halimeda tuna (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Halimeda incrassata (J.Ellis) J.V.Lamouroux.
Type Information
Type locality: Nukahiva, Marquesas Islands; (Silva & al. 1996: 868)
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), thickened (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 09 July 2002 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 25 March 2022
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Nomenclatural note
While Barton cited Halimeda incrassata f. ovata J.Agardh as a variety, the original publication (Agardh 1887: 86) is of a forma. - (25 March 2022) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 June 2025
