Jania robusta E.Y.Dawson, nom. inval. 1953
Publication Details
Jania robusta E.Y.Dawson, nom. inval. 1953: 115 (key)
Published in: Dawson, E.Y. (1953). Marine red algae of Pacific Mexico. Part 1. Bangiales to Corallinaceae subf. Corallinoidae. Allan Hancock Pacific Expeditions 17: 1-239, Plates 1-33.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Jania is Jania rubens (Linnaeus) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Jania verrucosa J.V.Lamouroux.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), strong growing, strong-growing, or stout (Stearn 1983).
Created: 29 December 2010 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 December 2010
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Taxonomic note
Only mentioned in key; in the text, treated as Jania natalensis, currently treated as a synonym of J. verrucosa. - (29 December 2010) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 December 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 31 May 2025
