Phycoseris lobata Kützing 1847

Publication Details
Phycoseris lobata Kützing 1847: 54

Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1847). Diagnosen und Bemerkungen zu neuen oder kritischen Algen. Botanische Zeitung 5: 1-5, 22-25, 33-38, 52-55, 164-167, 177-180, 193-198, 219-223.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Phycoseris is Phycoseris rigida (C.Agardh) Kützing.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ulva lactuca Linnaeus.

Source of Synonymy
Hughey, J.R. & Gabrielson, P.W. (2022). DNA analysis of the lectotype specimen of Ulva nematoidea Bory (Ulvaceae, Chlorophyta) determines its synonymy with Ulva lactuca L. Cryptogamie, Algologie 43(7): 117-124, 1 fig., 1 table.

Type Information
Type locality: Chile; (Kützing 1847: 54) Lectotype: L; 0054996 (Hughey & al. 2019: fig. s5)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), lobed.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 07 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 16 June 2022

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 June 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024

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