Phycodrys profunda E.Y.Dawson 1962
Publication Details
Phycodrys profunda E.Y.Dawson 1962: 89, 90, 180, 181, pl. 37: fig. 3-6
Published in: Dawson, E.Y. (1962). Marine red algae of Pacific Mexico. Part 7. Ceramiales: Ceramiaceae, Delesseriaceae. Allan Hancock Pacific Expeditions 26: 1-207, 50 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Phycodrys is Phycodrys sinuosa (Goodenough & Woodward) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: 1 mi. e. of White Cove, Santa Catalina Island, California; (Dawson 1962: 90) Holotype: 31 October 1948; dredged in 60 m., on brachiopod bottom; Herb. A. Hancock Foundation; E. Y. Dawson 5519 (Dawson 1962: 90)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), deep, from a great depth (Dawes & Mathieson 2008).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 01 June 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 March 2014
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Taxonomic note
According to Gabrielson, Widdowson & Lindstrom (2004: 109, footnote), "P. isabellae and P. profunda are doubtfully distinct species." - (16 August 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 March 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 May 2025
