Galaxaura Explained

Galaxaura is a genus of thalloid red algae.

Dichotomous branches are formed; the medulla has a filamentous construction. It may be related to the fossil Gymnocodiaceae.^[1]

The genus has cosmopolitan distribution.^[2]

Species

As accepted by WoRMS and AlgaeBase;^{[3] [4]}

• Galaxaura articulata
• Galaxaura barbata
• Galaxaura beckeri
• Galaxaura contigua
• Galaxaura dichotoma
• Galaxaura divaricata
• Galaxaura elegans
• Galaxaura elongata
• Galaxaura filamentosa
• Galaxaura glabriuscula
• Galaxaura hawaiiana
• Galaxaura indica
• Galaxaura infirma
• Galaxaura kjellmanii
• Galaxaura latifolia
• Galaxaura magna
• Galaxaura pacifica
• Galaxaura paschalis
• Galaxaura rugosa
• Galaxaura scinaioides
• Galaxaura spongiosa
• Galaxaura striata
• Galaxaura tissotii
• Galaxaura yamadae

There are plenty of former Galaxaura species that are now synonyms of other genera.^[4]

External links

• Images of Galaxaura at Algaebase

Notes and References

1. Cózar . P. . Neoprincipia nov. gen., a new Mississippian red alga, and remarks on the Archaeolithophyllaceae (Rhodophyta). Geobios . 36 . 5 . 505–517. 2003 . 10.1016/S0016-6995(03)00060-3.
2. Web site: Galaxaura J.V.F.Lamouroux, 1812. www.gbif.org . 9 December 2022 . en.
3. Web site: Guiry. M.D.. Guiry. G.M.. 2008. Galaxaura. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. 2009-04-18.
4. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Galaxaura J.V.Lamouroux, 1812 . www.marinespecies.org . 9 December 2022.