Fucus variabilis Goodenough & Woodward 1797
Publication Details
Fucus variabilis Goodenough & Woodward 1797: 220
Published in: Goodenough, S. & Woodward, T.J. (1797). Observations on the British Fuci, with particular descriptions of each species. Transactions of the Linnean Society of London 3: 84-235, plates 16-19.
Request PDFPublication date: 1797
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 Rhodomela confervoides (Hudson) P.C.Silva.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), variable (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 05 April 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 January 2011
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: unwarranted change of name for Fucus confervoides Husdon? - (20 January 2011) - M.D. Guiry
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=18285
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 January 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 January 2025
