Gigartina armata J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1899
Publication Details
Gigartina armata J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1899: 15
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1899). Analecta algologica, Continuatio V. Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 35(4): 1-160, 3 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gigartina is Gigartina pistillata (S.G.Gmelin) Stackhouse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chondracanthus spinosus (Kützing) Guiry.
Type Information
Type locality: San Diego, California.; (Dawson 1961: 263) Type: Dr. E. Palmer; no date; LD; Herb. Alg. Agardh 23714 (Dawson 1961: 263)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), equipped, armed (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 August 2009
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 August 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
