Ralfsia confusa Hollenberg 1969
Publication Details
Ralfsia confusa Hollenberg 1969: 291, 293, figs 1-12
Published in: Hollenberg, G.J. (1969). An account of the Ralfsiaceae (Phaeophyta) of California. Journal of Phycology 5(4): 290-301, 30 figs.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ralfsia is Ralfsia deusta (C.Agardh) Berkeley.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: I/4 mi east of beach at ocean end of Poppy Ave., Corona del Mar, Orange County, California; (Hollenberg 1969: 293) Type: April 6, 1968; on rocks in shallow tide pools in upper littoral; (Hollenberg 1969: 292) Notes: H. 3756.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), confused.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 18 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 November 2017
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=5120
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 November 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024