Fucus plumosus Linnaeus, nom. illeg. 1767
Publication Details
Fucus plumosus Linnaeus, nom. illeg. 1767: 134
Published in: von Linné, C. (1767). Systema naturae. Vol. II pp. 1-736 + (16). Holmiae.
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 Ptilota gunneri P.C.Silva, Maggs & L.M.Irvine.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), feathery (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 27 May 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 16 March 2010
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 March 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
