Bossea angustata W.R.Taylor 1945
Publication Details
Bossea angustata W.R.Taylor 1945: 193, pl. 59
Published in: Taylor, W.R. (1945). Pacific marine algae of the Allan Hancock Expeditions to the Galapagos Islands. Allan Hancock Pacific Expeditions 12: i-iv, 1-528, 3 figs, 100 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Bossea is Bossea plumosa Manza.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Bossiella californica (Decaisne) P.C.Silva.
Source of Synonymy
Johansen, H.W. (1972 '1971'). Bossiella, a genus of articulated corallines (Rhodophyceae, Cryptonemiales) in the eastern pacific. Phycologia 10: 381-396.
Type Information
Type locality: Isla San Benito, Baja California, México; (Taylor 1945: 193) Holotype: W.L. Schmitt (6); April 6, 1933; UC; AHFH(7026) in UC(1859101) (Taylor 1945: 193) Notes: Tray 23, box 7011
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), narrowed (Sreenivasa Rao 1965).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 December 2001 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 January 2025
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Francisco F. Pedroche in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 January 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 July 2025
