Ralfsia major Kützing 1859

Publication Details
Ralfsia major Kützing 1859: 32, pl. 77: fig. IV

Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1859). Tabulae phycologicae; oder, Abbildungen der Tange. Vol. IX [9] pp. i-vii, 1-42, 100 pls. Nordhausen: Gedruckt auf kosten des Verfassers (in commission bei W. Köhne).

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ralfsia is Ralfsia deusta (C.Agardh) Berkeley.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Sonderopelta capensis (Montagne) Krayesky.

Type Information
Type locality: Port Natal (Durban), South Africa; (Silva & al. 1996: 210)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), great.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 11 June 2001 by Sandy Lawson.

Last updated: 06 September 2012

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 September 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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