Dictyota acuta var. patens Kützing 1849
Publication Details
Dictyota acuta var. patens Kützing 1849: 555
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Dictyota is Dictyota dichotoma (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Dictyota dichotoma (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Source of Synonymy
De Clerck, O. (2003). The genus Dictyota in the Indian Ocean. Opera Botanica Belgica 13: 1-205, 54 figs, 12 tables.
Type Information
type locality: Morbihan, France; (De Clerck 2003: 161) Holotype: L; 936.280-11 (De Clerck 2003: 161) Notes: Type locality data came from the holotype specimen, rather than from the protologue which did not specify a locality.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), acute, pointed; i.e. narrowing gradually and making an angle of less than 90° (Stearn 1983).
Created: 19 April 2005 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 22 April 2005
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 April 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
