Polysiphonia urceolata f. typica Kjellman, nom. inval. 1883
Publication Details
Polysiphonia urceolata f. typica Kjellman, nom. inval. 1883: 153
Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1885 '1883'). The algae of the Arctic Sea. A survey of the species, together with an exposition of the general characters and the development of the flora. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar 20(5): 1-351, 31 pls.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Polysiphonia is Polysiphonia urceolata (Lightfoot ex Dillwyn) Greville.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Polysiphonia stricta (Mertens ex Dillwyn) Greville.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Greek), urceolate; like a small jug or pitcher.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 July 2015
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Taxonomic note
Invalid: nominal variety requires autonymic epithet. - (28 July 2015) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 July 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 09 April 2025
