Gigartina fastigiata var. tenuior S.F.Gray
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Publication Details
Gigartina fastigiata var. tenuior S.F.Gray
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gigartina is Gigartina pistillata (S.G.Gmelin) Stackhouse.
Status of Name
The taxonomic status of this entity requires further investigation.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), fastigiate, with branches clustered, parallel and erect, giving a narrow elongated habit (occasionally meaning branched reaching to the same height) (Stearn 1973).
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 March 2006
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 March 2006. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024