Porphyra torta V.Krishnamurthy 1972

Publication Details
Porphyra torta V.Krishnamurthy 1972: 45, figs 1c, 12a-n

Published in: Krishnamurthy, V. (1972). A revision of the species of the algal genus Porphyra occurring on the Pacific coast of North America. Pacific Science 26: 24-49.

Request PDF

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Porphyra is Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pyropia torta (V.Krishnamurthy) S.C.Lindstrom.

Type Information
Holotype locality: point near False Bay, San Juan Island, Washington, USA; (Sutherland et al. 2011: 1145) Holotype: V. Krishnamurthy; 26 May 1968; WTU; 255135 (Sutherland et al. 2011: 1145) Notes: Krishnamurthy 11-00161.

Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), twisted (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 10 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 18 January 2012

Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.

Loading synonyms...
Loading notes...
Loading common names...
Loading distribution...
Loading references...
Loading bibliographical references...
Loading culture providers...

Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=12630

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 January 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
Currently in AlgaeBase: