Galaxaura indica Huisman, G.H.Boo & S.M.Boo 2018
Current name:
Galaxaura indica Huisman, G.H.Boo & S.M.Boo
Ashmore Reef, AustraliaJ.M. Huisman
Publication Details
Galaxaura indica Huisman, G.H.Boo & S.M.Boo 2018: 41, fig. 8 A-D
Published in: Huisman, J.M., Boo, G.H., Boo, S.M. & Lin, S.-M. (2018). Galaxauraceae. In: Algae of Australia. Marine benthic algae of north-western Australia. 2. Red algae. (Huisman, J.M. Eds), pp. 30-48. Canberra & Melbourne: ABRS & CSIRO Publishing.
Publication date: August 2018?
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Galaxaura is Galaxaura rugosa (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "north side, Ashmore Reef, Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australia, 12°11.3088'S, 123°07.7322'E."; (Huisman & al. 2018: 41) Holotype: J.M.Huisman 30.9.13.1.3; 29 Sept. 2013; epilithic at 15 m depth; PERTH; 08775524 (Huisman & al. 2018: 41)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to India (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 25 September 2018 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 January 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 January 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024