Dictyota dichotoma var. minor Kützing, nom. inval. 1981
Publication Details
Dictyota dichotoma var. minor Kützing, nom. inval. 1981: 43
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.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dichotomous, having divisions always in pairs (Stearn 1983).
Created: 09 May 2005 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 June 2005
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Nomenclatural note
De Clerck (2003) notes that this is a manuscript name. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
Taxonomic note
De Clerck (2003) notes that this has been reported as a synonym of D. dichotoma. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 June 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 09 April 2025
