Bibliographic Detail
Wynne, M.J., 2010
Reference:
Wynne, M.J. (2010). The transfer of Gelidiella trinitatensis W.R.Taylor (Gelidiales, Rhodophyta) to Parviphycus. Feddes Repertorium 121: 156-162.
Abstract:
Evidence is presented to support the transfer of the
red algal species Gelidiella trinitatensis W. R. TAYLOR
(Gelidiales) to the segregate genus Parviphycus
SANTEL. The very small stature of this alga, the
arrangement of tetrasporangia in distinct chevron
rows, the organization as seen in transverse section,
and the apical organization indicate its correct taxonomic
placement is within the genus Parviphycus.
This species, originally described from Trinidad in
the southern Caribbean Sea, is now known to be
widely occurring throughout the Caribbean. It has
also been reported from Central and South America.
