Abstract
Taxonomic and distributional notes are given for the following marine algae, which are reported for the first time from the central tropical Pacific Ocean:Dermocorynus occident alis, Ceramium paniculatum, C. hamatis pinum, Spirocladia barodensis, Symphyocladia marchantioides, Lophosiphonia cristata, L. prostrata, Exophyllum wentii. The ranges ofRalfsia pangoensis andMurrayella peridados are extended.Falkenbergiella caespitosa is shown to be referable toPolysiphonia caespitosa (Pocock) comb. nov.
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This study began while I was on a sabbatical leave from the University of Redlands. It was continued with support of research grant GB 2735 from the National Science Foundation. I am grateful for the use of facilities at the University of Hawaii and for access to the excellent library of Dr. Maxwell S. Doty. Collection numbers of M. S. Doty are indicated by “D,” mine by “H.” Unless otherwise indicated all “D” collections were by M. S. Doty and all “H” collections by me. Maui, Molokai and Oahu are Hawaiian Islands.
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Hollenberg, G.J. Phycological notes III. New records of marine algae from the central tropical Pacific Ocean. Brittonia 20, 74–82 (1968). https://doi.org/10.2307/2805462
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