Microthoe tomentosa (Kützing) Montagne & Millardet 1862

Publication Details
Microthoe tomentosa (Kützing) Montagne & Millardet 1862: 11

Published in: Montagne, C. & Millardet, P.M.A. (1862). Annexe O. Botanique, Cryptogamie, Algues. In: Notes sur l'île de la Réunion (Bourbon). (Maillard, L. Eds), pp. 1-25 + pls. XXIV–XXVII. Paris: Dentu.

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Type Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Galaxaura rugosa (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.

Basionym
Galaxaura tomentosa Kützing

Type Information
Type locality: eastern Mexico; (Silva & al. 1996: 111)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), tomentose, i.e., thickly and evenly covered with short more or less adpressed curled or curved matted hairs (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 19 April 2001 by Sandy Lawson.

Last updated: 02 June 2021

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