Sphaerococcus canaliculatus Kützing, nom. illeg. 1868
Publication Details
Sphaerococcus canaliculatus Kützing, nom. illeg. 1868: 29, pl. 82: figs. d, e
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Sphaerococcus is Sphaerococcus coronopifolius Stackhouse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gracilaria canaliculata Sonder.
Type Information
Type locality: Wagap, New Caledonia; (South & Skelton 2003: 722) Holotype: Vieillard; 1863; L; 941,61-93 (barcode L 0194040) (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 545) Notes: Holotype: Vieillard # 2128.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), canaliculate, with a longitudinal channel or groove (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 May 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 February 2006
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 February 2006. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
