Corallina palmata J.Ellis & Solander 1786
Publication Details
Corallina palmata J.Ellis & Solander 1786: 118, pl. 21: figs. a, A
Published in: Ellis, J. & Solander, D. (1786). The natural history of many curious and uncommon zoophytes, collected from various parts of the globe by the late John Ellis...Systematically arranged and described by the late Daniel Solander, M.D., F.R.S. &c.. pp. [i]-xii, [1]-208, 63 pls. London: Printed for Benjamin White and Son, at Horace's Head, Fleet-Street and Peter Elmsly, in the Strand.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Corallina is Corallina officinalis Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Arthrocardia palmata (J.Ellis & Solander) J.E.Areschoug.
Type Information
Type locality: "American Seas" (but thought to be South Africa; (Silva & al. 1996: 227) Notes: This type locality was first recorded by W.R. Taylor (1960: 411)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), lobed or divided in the manner of an outspread hand with the sinuses between the lobes pointing to the place of attachment (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 June 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 30 October 2019
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 October 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
