Fucus virgatus Gunnerus 1766
Publication Details
Fucus virgatus Gunnerus 1766: 45
Published in: Gunnerus, J.E. (1766). Flora norvegica, observationibus praesertim oeconomicis panosque norvegici locupletata. Vol. 1 pp. [i]-viii, 1-96, [4], 3 pls. Nidrosia [Trondheim] & Hafnia [Copenhagen]: Vinding & F.C. Pelt.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fucus is Fucus vesiculosus Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Desmarestia aculeata (Linnaeus) J.V.Lamouroux.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), twiggy, long and slender or streaked, rod-like (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 June 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 03 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 November 2024
