Gelidium prostratum K.M.Kim, I.K.Hwang, H.S.Yoon & S.M.Boo 2012
Publication Details
Gelidium prostratum K.M.Kim, I.K.Hwang, H.S.Yoon & S.M.Boo 2012: 470, figs 43-52
Published in: Kim, K.M., Hwang, I.K., Yoon, H.S. & Boo, S.M. (2012). Four novel Gelidium species (Gelidiales, Rhodophyta) discovered in Korea: G. coreanum, G. jejuensis, G. minimum and G. prostatum. Phycologia 51(4): 461-474.
Publication date: 2012
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gelidium is Gelidium corneum (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Euihang (35º50'25.142N, 126º10'15.78"E), Taean, Korea; (Kim et al. 2012: 470) Holotype: 5 August 2011; epilithic on boulders in the intertidal zone; CNUK; CNU010848 (Kim et al. 2012: 470) Notes: Isotypes: CNU011879-011880.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), prostrate.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 August 2012 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 February 2013
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 February 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024