Fucus lumbricalis var. fastigiatus Turner 1807
Current name:
Furcellaria lumbricalis (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux
Cuan, Ventry, Co. Kerry, Ireland - 11 August 2010. Michael Guiry (mike.guiry@nuigalway.ie)
Publication Details
Fucus lumbricalis var. fastigiatus Turner 1807: 11-13, pl. 6: figs. b, h, i, k ('fastigiata')
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fucus is Fucus vesiculosus Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Furcellaria lumbricalis (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Type Information
Type locality: Not specified; (Silva & al. 1996: 289)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), worm-shaped (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 28 September 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
