Gigartina acuminata Schousboe
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Publication Details
Gigartina acuminata Schousboe
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gigartina is Gigartina pistillata (S.G.Gmelin) Stackhouse.
Status of Name
The taxonomic status of this entity requires further investigation.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), acuminate, i.e. tapering gradually or abruptly from inwardly curved sides into a narrow point (Stearn 1973).
Created: 16 November 2011 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 November 2011
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 November 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024