Ascocyclus islandicus Jónsson 1903
Publication Details
Ascocyclus islandicus Jónsson 1903: 149, figs 10–12
Published in: Jónsson, H. (1903). The marine algae of Iceland. (II. Phaeophyceae). Botanisk Tidsskrift 25(2): 141-195, 25 figures.
Publication date: May 1903
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ascocyclus is Myrionema orbiculare J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chilionema foecundum (Strömfelt) R.L.Fletcher.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), of or pertaining to Iceland (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 October 2024
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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 22 November 2024