Phycocelis foecunda Strömfelt 1888
Publication Details
Phycocelis foecunda Strömfelt 1888: 383, pl. 3: fig. 5
Published in: Strömfelt, H.F.G. (1888). Algae novae quas ad litora Scandinaviae indagavit. Notarisia 9: 381-384, 1 table.
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Phycocelis.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chilionema foecundum (Strömfelt) R.L.Fletcher.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (1987). Seaweeds of the British Isles. Vol. 3. Fucophyceae (Phaeophyceae). Part 1. pp. [i]-x, [1]-359, 90 figs, 15 pls. London: British Museum (Natural History).
Type Information
Type locality: Haugesund, Norway; (Athanasiadis 1996: 178) Type: S?;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), fruitful, fertile (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 October 2024
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Habitat note
On dead shell in maërl beds; depth range: 8-9 m depth (Peña & Bárbara 2010). - (04 May 2010) - G.M. Guiry
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=13044
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 April 2025
