Monostroma obscurum (Kützing) J.Agardh 1883

Publication Details
Monostroma obscurum (Kützing) J.Agardh 1883: 111

Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1883). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Tredje afdelningen.). Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Afdelningen for Mathematik och Naturvetenskap 19(2): 1-177, IV pls.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Monostroma is Monostroma bullosum (Roth) Thuret.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ulvaria obscura (Kützing) Gayral ex Bliding.

Source of Synonymy
Brodie, J., Maggs, C.A. & John, D.M. (2007). Green seaweeds of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i-v], vi-xii, 1-242, 101 figs. London: British Phycological Society.

Basionym
Ulva obscura Kützing

Type Information
Type locality: Biarritz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France; (Kützing 1843: 296) Holotype: P.A.C. Endress; iv.1831; L; 938.53.77 (Kützing 1843: 296) Notes: Holotype: L.0054965 (Maggs et al.,2024 [13].

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dark, shady, indisctinct (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 23 August 1996 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 17 June 2008

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 June 2008. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024

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