Fucus crispus var. virens Goodenough & Woodward 1797
Publication details
Fucus crispus var. virens Goodenough & Woodward 1797: 169
Published in: Goodenough, S. & Woodward, T.J. (1797). Observations on the British Fuci, with particular descriptions of each species. Transactions of the Linnean Society of London 3: 84-235, pls 16-19.
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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 Chondrus crispus Stackhouse
Origin of species name
Adjective (Latin), crisped, irregularly waved and twisted (Stearn 1973).
Synonym(s)
No synonyms are currently included in AlgaeBase.
General environment
This is a marine species.
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Created: 08 August 2001 by M.D. Guiry
Verified by: 01 February 2009 by M.D. Guiry
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Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2021.
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