Egregia laevigata Setchell 1896
Publication Details
Egregia laevigata Setchell 1896: 44
Published in: Setchell (1896). Notes on kelps. Erythea 4(3): 41-48, Pl. I.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Egregia is Egregia menziesii (Turner) Areschoug.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Egregia menziesii (Turner) Areschoug.
Source of Synonymy
Henkel, S.K., Hofmann, G.E. & Whitmer, A.C. (2007). Morphological and genetic variation in Egregia menziesii over a latitudinal gradient. Botanica Marina 50: 159-170.
Type Information
Type locality: San Pedro, California, U.S.A.; (Silva 1957: 46) Type: UC;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), smooth and polished (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 May 2001 by Iain Douglas.
Last updated: 16 April 2025
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Taxonomic note
Abbot & Hollenberg (1976) include this in synonymy with Egregia menziesii (Turner) J.E. Areschoug, but it is maintined as a separate entity by Pedroche et a; (2008: 79). - (12 March 2009) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 April 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 02 June 2025
