Sphaerococcus densus var. fruticosus (J.Agardh) G.Martens 1866
Publication Details
Sphaerococcus densus var. fruticosus (J.Agardh) G.Martens 1866: 94
Published in: Martens, G. von (1868 '1866'). Die Tange. Die Preussische Expedition nach Ost-Asien. Nach amtlichen Quellen. Botanischer Theil. pp. 1-152, pls I-VII. Berlin: Verlag de Königlichen Geheimen Ober-Hofbuchdruckerei (R.Y. Decker).
Request PDFType 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 dura var. fruticosa J.Agardh.
Basionym
Gracilaria dura var. fruticosa J.Agardh
Type Information
Type locality: "ad Indiam orientalem" ("Hindostan"); (Silva & al. 1996: 171) Notes: This type was first recorded by G.Martens (1868: 94-95) (Silva et al., 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dense (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 17 May 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 13 June 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 June 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
