Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Hypnea saidana Holmes
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, between Fishermans Rock and Army Bay
Field Collection Date
02 Feb 2014
Field Collection Notes
Washed up on rocky shore in fresh condition. Only one piece found. Reddish colour. DNA sample taken by Wendy Nelson Aug 2021
Fresh sample sent to: Judy Sutherland (Auckland University) by the collector
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-36.60083, 174.79611
174.79611, 174.79611
Last Update
22 May 2023
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