Rhodoglossum parvum G.M.Smith & Hollenberg 1943

Publication Details
Rhodoglossum parvum G.M.Smith & Hollenberg 1943: 216, figs 15, 16

Published in: Smith, G.M. & Hollenberg, G.J. (1943). On some Rhodophyceae from the Monterey Peninsula, California. American Journal of Botany 30(3): 211-223, 30 figs.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Rhodoglossum is Rhodoglossum lanceolatum (Harvey) J.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Mazzaella parva (G.M.Smith & Hollenberg) Hughey, P.C.Silva & Hommersand.

Source of Synonymy
Hughey, J.R., Silva, P.C. & Hommersand, M.H. (2001). Solving taxonomic and nomenclatural problems in Pacific Gigartinaceae (Rhodophyta) using DNA from type material. Journal of Phycology 37: 1091-1109.

Type Information
Holotype locality: Cypress Point, Monterey, California, U.S.A.; (Smith & Hollenberg 1943: 216) Holotype: G.M. Smith, No. 40-178; Growing at mean low tide level on rocks; UC; DS 306402 (Smith & Hollenberg 1943: 216 ) Notes: Holotype: DS 306402 in UC (Hughey et al. 2001: 1104).

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), little, small, puny (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 15 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 25 August 2009

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 August 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 09 June 2025