Galaxaura magna Kjellman 1900
Publication Details
Galaxaura magna Kjellman 1900: 82, pl. 15: figs 1-10; pl. 20: fig. 46
Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1900). Om Floridé-släget Galaxaura, dess organografi och systematik. Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar 33(1): 1-109, 20 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Galaxaura is Galaxaura rugosa (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Cape Agulhas, Cape Province, South Africa; (Silva & al. 1996: 107)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 December 1997 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 19 July 2011
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Taxonomic note
According to Silva et al. (1996), the name Galaxaura marginata has been misapplied to this species by Hohenacker (1855 [1852-1862]: no. 208) (fide Kjellman) - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 July 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 May 2025
