Paralemanea grandis (Wolle) Kumano 2002
Publication Details
Paralemanea grandis (Wolle) Kumano 2002: 269, pl. 165: figs 5-9
Published in: Kumano, S. (2002). Freshwater red algae of the world. pp. [i-ii], i-xiv, 1-375 [p. 375 is an Addendum], pls 1-199. Bristol: Biopress Limited.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Paralemanea is Lemanea nodosa Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Entothrix grandis Wolle
Type Information
Type locality: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; (Sánchez & Vázquez 1990: 165) Holotype: Juli 1877; 'in rivulis saxa occupans'; NY; (Sánchez & Vázquez 1990: 165) Notes: stones in shallow rivers (INA).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), large.
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 08 May 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 June 2025
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Unspecified note
According to Kapraun et al. (2007: 56), the validity of the binomial Paralemanea grandis (Wolle) S. Kumano should be confirmed. - (01 February 2007) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 June 2025. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 June 2025
