Pachyglossum ovale J.Agardh 1898
Publication Details
Pachyglossum ovale J.Agardh 1898: 127
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Pachyglossum is Pachyglossum husseyanum J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Crassilingua marginifera (J.Agardh) Papenfuss.
Type Information
Type locality: Port Phillip, Victoria; (Womersley 2003: 83) Type: Wilson; (Womersley 2003: 83)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), oval, elliptical, i.e., broadest at the middle, the sides curved and length:breadth generally 2:1 (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 31 July 2003 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 January 2009
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 January 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
