Galaxaura lenta Kjellman
Publication details
Galaxaura lenta Kjellman 1900: 70, pl. 19: figs 28-30; pl. 20: fig. 43
Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1900). Om Floridé-släget Galaxaura, dess organografi och systematik. Kongl. Vetenskaps-Adademiens Förhandlingar, Stockholm 33(1): 1-109, 20 pls.
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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 currently regarded as a synonym of Dichotomaria lenta (Kjellman) Huisman, J.T.Harper & G.W.Saunders
Synonym(s)
No synonyms are currently included in AlgaeBase.
General environment
This is a marine species.
Type information
Type locality: Sri Lanka (Silva, Basson & Moe 1996: 107). Notes: Fragment in UC (Huisman et al., 2004: 230).
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Key references
Huisman, J.M., Harper, J.T. & Saunders, G.W. (2004). Phylogenetic study of the Nemaliales (Rhodophyta) based on large-subunit ribosomal DNA sequences supports segregation of the Scinaiaceae fam. nov. and resurrection of Dichotomaria Lamarck. Phycological Research 52(3): 224-234.
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