Fucus furcatus C.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1820
Publication Details
Fucus furcatus C.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1820: 97
Published in: Agardh, C.A. (1820 '1821'). Species algarum rite cognitae, cum synonymis, differentiis specificis et descriptionibus succinctis. Volumen primum. Pars prima. pp. [i-iv], [1]-168. Lundae [Lund]: ex officina Berlingiana.
Request PDFPublication date: probably Jan-April 1820
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 Fucus distichus Linnaeus.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C. (1953). The identity of certain Fuci of Esper. Wasmann Journal of Biology 11: 221-232.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), forked, furcate (Stearn 1992).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 June 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 October 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 November 2024
