Pyropia nitida L.K.Harden, K.M.Morales & Hughey 2015
Publication Details
Pyropia nitida L.K.Harden, K.M.Morales & Hughey 2015: [2, fig. 1] 3059, figs 1-6
Published in: Harden, L.K., Morales, K.M. & Hughey, J.R. (2015). Identification of a new marine algal species Pyropia nitida sp. nov (Bangiales: Rhodophyta) from Monterey, California. Mitochondrial DNA 27: 3058-3062.
Publication date: on 8 July 2015
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Pyropia is Pyropia californica J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "Uppermost intertidal growing in concrete grooves on boat launch ramp at San Carlos Beach Park Monterey Harbor, Monterey, CA (36°37' 09.81"N 121° 56' 31" W)" USA.; (Harden, Morales & Hughey 2015: 2) Holotype: J.R. Hughey & M.K. Hughey; 5 January 2015; UC; 1966781 (Harden, Morales & Hughey 2015: 3)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), shining.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 07 October 2015 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 August 2021
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 August 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
