Sphaerococcus mexicanus Kützing 1868
Publication Details
Sphaerococcus mexicanus Kützing 1868: 29,
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 mexicana (Kützing) P.Crouan & H.Crouan.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), Pertaining to Mexico (Stearn 1992).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 14 January 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 January 2005
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 January 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024