Galaxaura acuminata Kjellman ex Butters 1911
Publication Details
Galaxaura acuminata Kjellman ex Butters 1911: 180, pl. XXIV: figs 17-19
Published in: Butters, F.K. (1911). Notes on the species of Liagora and Galaxaura or the central Pacific. Minnesota Botanical Studies 4: 161-184, pl. XXIV.
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 Galaxaura apiculata Kjellman.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), acuminate, i.e. tapering gradually or abruptly from inwardly curved sides into a narrow point (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 May 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 19 July 2011
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 July 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024