The Australian Algae Name Index (AANI) is a tool for the botanical community that deals with algae names and their usage in the scientific literature, whether as a current name or synonym. AANI does not recommend any particular taxonomy or nomenclature. For a listing of currently accepted scientific names for the Australian Algae, please use the Australian Algae List (AAL) link above.
Comment:Bohm 1936 Bishop Museum Bull No 137 p 37 indicates spelling is spharoidea Abe. This species is most common species in W Pacific and is a good species