Galaxaura spathulata Kjellman 1900
Current name:
Dichotomaria spathulata (Kjellman) A.Kurihara & Huisman
Cosy Corner, Western Australia - 08 May 2019. G.J.Edgar
Publication Details
Galaxaura spathulata Kjellman 1900: 74, pl.12, figs. 5-12, pl. 20 fig. 35
Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1900). Om Floridé-släget Galaxaura, dess organografi och systematik. Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar 33(1): 1-109, 20 pls.
Request PDFType 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 spathulata (Kjellman) A.Kurihara & Huisman.
Type Information
Type locality: Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia; (Huisman & Kurihara 2006: 21) Holotype: S; Herb. Areschoug (Huisman & Kurihara 2006: 21)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), spatulate, spatula-like; alternative form of spatulata.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 27 June 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 03 June 2009
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 June 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
