Fucus serratus var. arcticus J.Agardh 1868
Publication Details
Fucus serratus var. arcticus J.Agardh 1868: 9
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1868). Bidrag till kännedomen om Spetsbergens alger. Kungliga Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademiens Handlingar, Nye Följd 7(8): [1]4-12, 2 pls.
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 serratus Linnaeus.
Source of Synonymy
Athanasiadis, A. (1996). Taxonomisk litteratur och biogeografi av Skandinaviska rödalger och brunalger. pp. 1-280, 1 map. Göteborg: Algologia.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), serrated, saw-edged with teeth pointing forwards (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 24 June 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 30 October 2024
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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 22 November 2024