Porphyra fucicola V.Krishnamurthy 1972

Publication Details
Porphyra fucicola V.Krishnamurthy 1972: 32, figs 1b, 4

Published in: Krishnamurthy, V. (1972). A revision of the species of the algal genus Porphyra occurring on the Pacific coast of North America. Pacific Science 26: 24-49.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Porphyra is Porphyra purpurea (Roth) C.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pyropia fucicola (V.Krishnamurthy) S.C.Lindstrom.

Type Information
Holotype locality: Mukkah [Makah] Bay, Clallam County, Washington, USA; (Sutherland et al. 2011: 1143) Holotype: V. Krishnamurthy; 13 May 1968; WTU; 255128 (Sutherland et al. 2011: 1143) Notes: Krishnamurthy 11-00121; on Fucus.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dwelling, growing on Fucus (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 14 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 20 April 2023

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 April 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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