Fucus furcellatus Linnaeus 1763
Publication Details
Fucus furcellatus Linnaeus 1763: 1631
Published in: Linnaeus, C. (1763). Species plantarum, exhibentes plantas rite cognitas, ad genera relatas, cum differentiis specificis, nominibus trivialibus, synonymis selectis, locis natalibus, secundum systema sexuale digestas. Tomus II. Editio secunda, aucta. pp. 785-1684, [1-64, Indices]. Homiae [Stockholm]: Impensis direct. Laurentii Salvii.
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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 Furcellaria lumbricalis (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Source of Synonymy
Spencer, M.A., Irvine, L.M. & Jarvis, C.E. (2009). Typification of Linnaean names relevant to algal nomenclature. Taxon 58(1): 237-260.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), forked; having a small notch at apex (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 May 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 29 March 2012
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 March 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
