Pyropia pulchra (Hollenberg) S.C.Lindstrom & Hughey 2016
Publication Details
Pyropia pulchra (Hollenberg) S.C.Lindstrom & Hughey 2016: 281, fig. 1
Published in: Lindstrom, S.C. & Hughey, J.R. (2016). Pyropia smithii is Pyropia pulchra comb. nov. Madroño 63(3): 281-282, 1 fig.
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.
Basionym
Porphyra pulchra Hollenberg
Type Information
Type locality: Moss Beach, Monterey Peninsula, California, USA; (Smith & Hollenberg 1943: 215) Type: Hollenberg 2890; "Epiphytic on leaves of Phyllospadix cast ashore..."; UC; 2036529 (Smith & Hollenberg 1943: 215) Notes: The type is illustrated by Lindstrom & Hughey (2016: fig. 1). The holotype is given as Hollenberg 2980 in Lindstrom & Hughey (2016: 282) but as 2890 in Hollenberg in Smith & Hollenberg (1943: 215).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful, fair, pretty.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 05 October 2016 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 November 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 November 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
