Placoma violacea Setchell & N.L.Gardner 1918
Publication Details
Placoma violacea Setchell & N.L.Gardner 1918: 456, pl. 38: figs 1-3
Published in: Gardner, N.L. (1918). New Pacific coast marine algae III. University of California Publications in Botany 6: 455-486, pls 38-41.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Placoma is Placoma vesiculosa Schousboe ex Bornet & Thuret.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cyanoplacoma violacea (Setchell & N.L.Gardner) Molinari & Guiry.
Type Information
Type locality: Cape Flattery, Washington, U.S.A.; (Gardner 1918: 456) Holotype: N.L. Gardner No. 3829; High tide level; UC; (Gardner 1918: 456)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), violet, refers to the blue-red colours nearer blue (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 14 August 2002 by Elizabeth Moran.
Last updated: 03 March 2021
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa 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 10 May 2024
