Palisada rigida (J.Agardh) Metti 2022

Publication Details
Palisada rigida (J.Agardh) Metti 2022: 25, figs 6, 7A-D

Published in: Metti, Y. (2022). Based on morphology and molecular data, Palisada rigida comb. nov. and Laurencia decussata comb. et stat. nov. (Rhodophyta, Rhodomelaceae) are proposed. Algae 37(1): 15-32.

Publication date: 2022

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Palisada is Palisada robusta K.W.Nam.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Basionym
Laurencia rigida J.Agardh

Type Information
Syntype localities: various, including "in oceano indico calidiore"; (Silva & al. 1996: 520) Lectotype: herb. alg. Agardh; no. 36694 (Millar 1990: 466) Notes: Type specimens (fig. 6A). Agardh LUND no. 36694, "e Nova Hollandiea boreali;" Kilner. Probable Isotype specimens (fig. 6C): Mueller, MEL 1007183 " nov. Holl. boreal; Kilner"; BM 974110 "Nov. Holi. boreal"; BM 974113 " nov. Holl, boreal" (Metti, 2022: 25). Type: LD 36694 (fide Metti, 2022) (INA).

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), rigid (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 04 April 2022 by G.M. Guiry.

Last updated: 08 March 2024

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Habitat note
Intertidally in tide pools on rock plarforms, often with sand or gravel present; also subtidally down to 21 m, on rock or coral reefs surrounded by sand (Mette, 2022: 28). - (04 April 2022) - G.M. Guiry

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 March 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 June 2025