Laminaria saccharina f. borealis Foslie, nom. illeg. 1884
Publication Details
Laminaria saccharina f. borealis Foslie, nom. illeg. 1884: 91
Published in: Foslie, M. (1885). Ueber die Laminarien Norwegens. Christiania Videnskabers Selskabs Forhandlinger 1884(14): 1-112, 10 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Laminaria is Laminaria digitata (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Saccharina latissima (Linnaeus) C.E.Lane, C.Mayes, Druehl & G.W.Saunders.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), sugary (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 07 July 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 06 November 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: not Laminaria saccharina f. borealis Areschoug, 1883. - (06 November 2024) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 November 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 09 April 2025
