What it does
AlgaeBase is a global reference database covering algal taxonomy, nomenclature, distribution and bibliography.
Use the species or genus sections to investigate a name, then examine the associated nomenclature and distribution context. The bibliography provides a route into underlying literature. This specialized scope is useful when a general species reference gives too little detail about algae. Keep the scientific name with your notes to distinguish it from a common label.
Some bibliography PDFs require an emailed download link for a single personal-use copy. Check those conditions separately from the taxonomic database when gathering material for redistribution.
Sources
- AlgaeBase :: Listing the World’s Algae (Oct 26, 2026)