Desmarestia linearis N.L.Gardner 1944
Publication Details
Desmarestia linearis N.L.Gardner 1944: 120, pl. 18: fig. 2
Published in: Setchell, W.A. & Gardner, N.L. (1922). Phycological contributions. VI. New species of Ectocarpus. University of California Publications in Botany 7: 403-426, 4 pls.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Desmarestia is Desmarestia aculeata (Linnaeus) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Desmarestia ligulata (Stackhouse) J.V.Lamouroux.
Type Information
Type locality: Asilomar Point, Monterey Peninsula, Monterey Co., California, USA; (Smith 1944: 120) Type: 10 fathoms; UC; 273780 (Chapman 1971: fig. 24)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), linear (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 December 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 October 2012
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 October 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
