Gloiopeltis capillaris Suringar 1870
Publication Details
Gloiopeltis capillaris Suringar 1870: 31, pl. XVIII
Published in: Suringar, W.F.R. (1870). Algae japonicae Musei botanici lugduno-batavi. pp. [1]-39, expl. pl., pls I-XXIV. Harlemi [Harlem]: Typis Heredum Loosjes.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Gloiopeltis is Fucus tenax Turner.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gloiopeltis tenax (Turner) Decaisne.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), capillary, hair-like, thread-like (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 18 November 2000 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 August 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 August 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 January 2025
