Dictyota cervicornis f. curvula W.R.Taylor 1969
Publication Details
Dictyota cervicornis f. curvula W.R.Taylor 1969: 158, figs 17, 18
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Dictyota is Dictyota dichotoma (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Dictyota cervicornis f. pseudohamata (Cribb) De Clerck & Coppejans.
Source of Synonymy
De Clerck, O. (2003). The genus Dictyota in the Indian Ocean. Opera Botanica Belgica 13: 1-205, 54 figs, 12 tables.
Type Information
Type locality: South coast of the Macoucherie river, north of Méro, St. Josephs Parish, Dominica, Lesser Antilles; (De Clerck 2003: 164) Type: W.R. Taylor and C.F. Rhyne; 20 February 1967; US; 67-385 (Taylor 1969: 158)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Description
De Clerck (2003) notes that this is a growth form of D. cervicornis characterised by strongly recurved branchlets.
Created: 16 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 June 2005
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=17323
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 June 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 November 2024
