Ulva rotundata Bliding 1969
Current name:
Ulva lactuca Linnaeus
From Littler, D.S., M.M. Littler & M.D. Hanisak (2008) Submersed Plants of the Indian River Lagoon. Purchase informationDiane Littler (littlerd@si.edu)
Publication Details
Ulva rotundata Bliding 1969: 566, figs 19-22
Published in: Bliding, C. (1969 '1968'). A critical survey of European taxa in Ulvales, Part II. Ulva, Ulvaria, Monostroma, Kornmannia. Botaniska Notiser 121: 535-629, 47 figs.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Ulva is Ulva lactuca Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ulva lactuca Linnaeus.
Source of Synonymy
Hughey, J.R., Gabrielson, P.W., Maggs, C.A. & Mineur, F. (2021 '2022'). Genomic analysis of the lectotype specimens of European Ulva rigida and Ulva lacinulata (Ulvaceae, Chlorophyta) reveals the ongoing misapplication of names. European Journal Of Phycology 57(2): 143-153.
Type Information
Type locality: Italy: Naples (Mergellina harbour); (Bliding 1969: 566) Type: Carl Bliding; iv.1958; LD; 2129253 (Hughey & Gabrilson 2022: 122)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), almost circular, with length breadth ratio of about 6 to 5 (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 August 1996 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 June 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 June 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
