Echinocaulon setaceum Feldmann 1931
Publication Details
Echinocaulon setaceum Feldmann 1931: 163
Published in: Feldmann, J. (1931). Remarques sur les genres Gelidium Lamour., Gelidiopsis Schmitz et Echinocaulon (Kütz.) emend. : 151-166, 4 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Echinocaulon is Echinocaulon rigidum (M.Vahl) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Parviphycus setaceus (Feldmann) J.Afonso-Carrillo, M.Sanson, C.Sangil & T.Diaz-Villa.
Source of Synonymy
Afonso-Carrillo. J., Sanson, M., Sangil, C. & Diaz-Villa, T. (2007). New records of benthic marine algae from the Canary Islands (eastern Atlantic Ocean): morphology, taxonomy and distribution. Botanica Marina 50: 119-127.
Type Information
Syntype localities: Ad Antillas et Guyanam; (Feldmann 1931: 163) Type: PC?;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), bristle-like, setaceous (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 10 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 February 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 February 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 January 2025
