Dictyota dentata f. mertensii (Martius) Schmidt 1924
Current name:
Dictyota mertensii (C.Martius) Kützing
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Publication Details
Dictyota dentata f. mertensii (Martius) Schmidt 1924: 92
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 mertensii (C.Martius) Kützing.
Source of Synonymy
De Clerck, O. (2003). The genus Dictyota in the Indian Ocean. Opera Botanica Belgica 13: 1-205, 54 figs, 12 tables.
Basionym
Ulva mertensii C.Martius
Type Information
Type locality: Salvador, Brazil; (De Clerck 2003: 182) Lectotype: M?; (De Clerck 2003: 182)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), toothed, usually with sharp teeth pointing outwards (Stearn 1983).
Created: 05 May 2005 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 May 2005
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 May 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
