Gelidium caespitosum Kylin 1938
Publication Details
Gelidium caespitosum Kylin 1938: 8, figs. 2E-H
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gelidium is Gelidium corneum (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pterocladiella caespitosa (Kylin) Santelices.
Type Information
Type locality: Isipingo Beach, near Durban, South Africa; (Silva & al. 1996: 144)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing in patches or tufts, caespitose (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 17 January 2001 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
