Dictyota attenuata Kützing 1859
Publication Details
Dictyota attenuata Kützing 1859: 6, pl.11, fig.1
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
Lectotype locality: Granville, France; (De Clerck 2003: 163) Lectotype: L; 936.262-226 (De Clerck 2003: 163) Notes: Type locality data came from the lectotype specimen, designated by De Clerck (2003), rather than from the original description which states 'mari adriatico et germanico'.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), attenuate (Stearn 1983).
Created: 25 April 2005 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 April 2005
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 April 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 November 2024
