Waernia mirabilis R.T.Wilce, Maggs & Sears 2003
Publication Details
Waernia mirabilis R.T.Wilce, Maggs & Sears 2003: 200, figs 2-6
Published in: Wilce, R.T., Maggs, C.A. & Sears, J.R. (2003). Waernia mirabilis gen. nov., sp. nov. (Dumontiaceae, Gigartinales): a new noncoralline crustose red alga from the northwestern Atlantic Ocean and its relationship to Gainia and Blinksia. Journal of Phycology 39: 198-212.
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Waernia.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), to be wondered at, wonderful, marvellous, extraordinary, admirable (Smith & Lockwood 1933).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 06 September 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 August 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 August 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
