Giffordia thyrsoidea (Børgesen) A.K.Islam 1976
Publication Details
Giffordia thyrsoidea (Børgesen) A.K.Islam 1976: 32, pl. 23: figs. 152-156; pl. 35: fig. 226
Published in: Islam, A.K.M.N. (1976). Contribution to the study of the marine algae of Bangladesh. Bibliotheca Phycologica 19: [i-iii], 1-253, 73 pls, 2 maps.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Giffordia is Giffordia secunda (Kützing) Batters.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hincksia thyrsoidea (Børgesen) P.C.Silva.
Basionym
Ectocarpus thyrsoideus Børgesen
Type Information
Type locality: Mahabalipuram, near Madras, India; (Silva & al. 1996: 570)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thyrse-like.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 14 March 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 December 2016
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=17853
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 December 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 27 April 2024