Halimeda simulans M.Howe 1907

Publication Details
Halimeda simulans M.Howe 1907: 503, pl. 29

Published in: Howe, M.A. (1907). Phycological studies - III. Further notes on Halimeda and Avrainvillea. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 34: 491-516, 6 pls [pls 25-30].

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Publication date: "October 1907"

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Halimeda is Halimeda tuna (J.Ellis & Solander) J.V.Lamouroux.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
Type locality: "Growing on a sandy bottom or occasionally on stones in 3 dm. of water and down to a depth of several meters. Porto Rico: no. 4332, type (Culebra Island, M.A.H. also no. 4383); Jamaica: nos. 41837b and 484-5 (Montego Bay); Bahama Islands: no. 3561 (Frozen Cay, Berry Islands)."; (Howe 1907: 503) Type: NY?;

Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), imitating, resembling (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 30 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 08 March 2023

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