Halymenia dentata Suhr 1834

Sarcodia dentata (Suhr) R.E.Norris ex M.J.Wynne

Current name: Sarcodia dentata (Suhr) R.E.Norris ex M.J.Wynne
South Africa - 09 December 2011. Robert Anderson (anderson@botzoo.uct.ac.za)

Publication Details
Halymenia dentata Suhr 1834: 734, pl. I: fig. 8

Published in: Suhr, J.N. von (1834). Übersicht der Algen, welche von Hrn. Ecklon an der südafrikanischen Küste gefunden worden sind. Flora 17(46, 47): 721-735, 737-743, pls I, II (figs. 1-21).

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Halymenia is Halymenia floresii (Clemente) C.Agardh.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Sarcodia dentata (Suhr) R.E.Norris ex M.J.Wynne.

Type Information
Type locality: "Algoa-Bai" [Algoa Bay, Cape Province, South Africa]; (Suhr 1834: 734) Lectotype: HBG; (Wynne 1989: 427)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), toothed, usually with sharp teeth pointing outwards (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 25 November 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 30 August 2021

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 August 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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