Gigartina obovata J.Agardh 1899
Publication Details
Gigartina obovata J.Agardh 1899: 25
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1899). Analecta algologica, Continuatio V. Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 35(4): 1-160, 3 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gigartina is Gigartina pistillata (S.G.Gmelin) Stackhouse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Mastocarpus papillatus (C.Agardh) Kützing.
Type Information
Type locality: Golden Gate, California; (Lindstrom et al. 2011: 669) Lectotype: Berggren; HB. Ag.; 23840 (upper specimen) (Lindstrom et al. 2011: 669) Notes: Lectotype designated by Lindstrom et al. (2011: 669).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 January 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 December 2011
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 December 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
