Ulva obscura Kützing 1843

Publication Details
Ulva obscura Kützing 1843: 296

Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1843). Phycologia generalis oder Anatomie, Physiologie und Systemkunde der Tange. Mit 80 farbig gedruckten Tafeln, gezeichnet und gravirt vom Verfasser. pp. [part 1]: [i]-xxxii, [1]-142, [part 2:] 143-458, 1, err.], pls 1-80. Leipzig: F.A. Brockhaus.

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Publication date: 14-16 Sep 1843

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ulva is Ulva lactuca Linnaeus.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ulvaria obscura (Kützing) Gayral ex Bliding.

Source of Synonymy
Brodie, J., Maggs, C.A. & John, D.M. (2007). Green seaweeds of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i-v], vi-xii, 1-242, 101 figs. London: British Phycological Society.

Type Information
Type locality: Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France; (Kützing 1843: 296) Holotype: P.A.C. Endress; iv.1831; L; 938.53.77 (Kützing 1843: 296) Notes: Holotype: L.0054965 (Maggs et al.,2024 [13].

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dark, shady, indisctinct (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 23 July 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 29 April 2024

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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 April 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 November 2024

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