Carpacanthus cinctus (J.Agardh) G.Martens 1866

Publication Details
Carpacanthus cinctus (J.Agardh) G.Martens 1866: 78

Published in: Martens, G. von (1868 '1866'). Die Tange. Die Preussische Expedition nach Ost-Asien. Nach amtlichen Quellen. Botanischer Theil. pp. 1-152, pls I-VII. Berlin: Verlag de Königlichen Geheimen Ober-Hofbuchdruckerei (R.Y. Decker).

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Type Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Sargassum cinctum J.Agardh.

Basionym
Sargassum cinctum J.Agardh

Type Information
Syntype localities: "ad littora Hindostaniae";, "Souliperon", (Ceylon); (Silva & al. 1996: 663) Notes: Silva et al. (1996) recommend consulting G. Martens (1868: 79) for more information on the syntype localities of this species. Souliperon (Ceylon), Indonesia; Syntypes: LD2569, 2570 (Mattio et al., 2015).

Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), encircled, girdled, enclosed (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 27 September 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 14 January 2011

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 January 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 03 January 2025

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