Digenea mexicana G.H.Boo & D.Robledo 2018
Publication Details
Digenea mexicana G.H.Boo & D.Robledo 2018: 233, fig. 1A-J
Published in: Boo, G.H., Robledo, D., Andrade-Sorcia, G. & Boo, S.M. (2018). Genetic discontinuity of Digenea (Rhodomelaceae, Rhodophyta) from Mexico supports recognition of two new species, D. mexicana and D. rafaelii. Algae 33(3): 231-241, 4 fig., 1 table.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Digenea is Digenea simplex (Wulfen) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Playa Xcalcoco (20°39'42.84"N, 87°01'56.78"W), Quintana Roo, Mexico; (Boo & al. 2018: 233) Holotype (tetrasporophyte specimen): Daniel Robledo; CNUK; CNU080663 (Boo & al. 2018: 233) Notes: Isotypes: CNU080664, CNU080665, CNU080666, CNU080668 in CNUK, Korea.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), pertaining to Mexico (Stearn 1992).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 06 November 2018 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 March 2023
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 March 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
