Fucus lanceolatus Withering, nom. illeg. 1796
Publication Details
Fucus lanceolatus Withering, nom. illeg. 1796: 162
Published in: Withering, W. (1796). An arrangement of British plants; according to the latest improvements of the Linnaean system. To which is prefixed, an easy introduction to the study of botany. Illustrated by copper plates. The third edition, in four volumes. Vol. IIII [sic]. pp. [i-iii], [i]-418 [p. 418 in some copies err. numbered 420], pls XVII, XVIII, XXXI [sic]. Birmingham & London: Printed for the Author, by M. Swinney; Sold by C.G. & J. Robinson [etc.].
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 Calliblepharis jubata (Goodenough & Woodward) Kützing.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), lance-shaped.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 08 December 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 July 2009
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 July 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024