Ellis, J. & Solander, D.E. (1786), The natural history of many curious and uncommon zoophytes, collected from various parts of the globe, by the late John Ellis, Esq. F.R.S: 113, tab 22, fig 2 [tax. nov.]

• Type locality: This was bought from the Bahama If[s]lands.

Lamarck, J.B.A.P.M. de (1816), Histoire naturelle des animaux sans vertebres Edn. 1st: 145 [basionym]

basionym of: Dichotomaria obtusata (J.Ellis & Sol.) Lam. legitimate

Lamouroux, J.V. (1816), Histoire des polypiers coralligenes flexibles: 262-263 [basionym]

basionym of: Galaxaura obtusata (J.Ellis & Sol.) J.V.Lamour. legitimate

Huisman, J.M. (2006), Nemaliales: - [secondary reference]

Huisman, J.M. (2006), Nemaliales: - [nomenclatural synonym]

nomenclatural synonym of: Dichotomaria obtusata (J.Ellis & Sol.) Lam. legitimate

ABRS (2011), Australian Algal Name Index Edn. 2011: - [secondary reference]

• Comment: This name was lectotypified by Papenfuss et al. 1982 Bot. Marina 25:418 on Ellis & Solander 1786 pl. 22 fig. 2.

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