Porphyra nobilis J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1883
Publication details
Porphyra nobilis J.Agardh 1883: 62, pl. 2: figs 49, 50, nom. illeg.
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1883). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Tredje afdelningen.). Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Afdelningen for Mathematik och Naturvetenskap 19(2): 1-177, IV pls.
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Type species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Porphyra is Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.
Type information
Type locality: New Zealand (Agardh 1883: 62). Type: Berggren; LD? (Agardh 1883: 62).
Origin of species name
Adjective B (Latin), famous, renowned, grand, or notable.
Homotypic Synonym(s)
Phyllona nobilis Kuntze 1898
Nomenclatural notes
Illegitimate: later homonym of Porphyra nobilis De Notaris, 1846. - (26 Aug 2008) - Wendy Guiry
General environment
This is a marine species.
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Key references
Athanasiadis, A. (2016). Phycologia Europaea Rhodophyta Vol. I. pp. [i]-xxxxviii, 1-762. Thessaloniki: Published and distributed by the author.
Papenfuss, G.F. (1964). Catalogue and bibliography of Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic benthic marine algae. In: Antarctic Research Series. Volume 1. Bibliography of the Antarctic Seas. (Lee, M.O. Eds), pp. 1-76. Washington D.C.: American Geophysical Union.
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Verified by: 23 March 2017 by M.D. Guiry
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