Eucheuma deformans P.Gabrielson & Kraft 1984
Publication Details
Eucheuma deformans P.Gabrielson & Kraft 1984: 235, fig. 11
Published in: Gabrielson, P.W. & Kraft, G.T. (1985). The marine algae of Lord Howe Island (N.S.W.): the family Solieriaceae (Gigartinales, Rhodophyta). Brunonia 7: 217-251, 17 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Eucheuma is Eucheuma spinosum J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Signal Point and Far Rocks, Lord Howe Island; (Gabrielson & Kraft 1985: 235) Holotype (a single gametophyte): O' Brien & Kraft ; 13.v.1977; 1.5 m deep under ledge of shallow channel on reef flat; MELU; K9785a (Gabrielson & Kraft 1985: 235, fig 6B) Notes: Isotype: K9785.
Origin of Species Name
Participle (Latin), deforming, disfiguring (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 January 2004 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 March 2020
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 March 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
