Halimeda gracilis f. lata W.R.Taylor 1950
Publication Details
Halimeda gracilis f. lata W.R.Taylor 1950: 83-84, 206, pl. 42
Published in: Taylor, W.R. (1950). Plants of Bikini and other northern Marshall Islands University of Michigan Scientific Series Volume XVIII. pp. [i]-xv, [1]- 225, 79 pls. Ann Arbor; London; Oxford: University of Michigan Press; Geoffrey Cumberledge; Oxford University press.
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 lacunalis f. lata (W.R.Taylor) L.W.Hillis.
Type Information
Type locality: Namu Island, Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands; (Taylor 1950: 84) Holotype: W.R. Taylor 46-21; 15 March 1946; Deep holes in the inner seaward reef flats; MICH; (Taylor 1950: 84)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thin, slender (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 09 July 2002 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 10 December 2005
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 December 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
