Melanthalia fastigiata Kützing 1869
Publication Details
Melanthalia fastigiata Kützing 1869: 16, table 44a, b
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Melanthalia is Fucus obtusatus Labillardière.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Melanthalia vieillardii Kützing.
Source of Synonymy
Nelson, W.A., Payri. C.E., Sutherland, J.E. & Dalen, J. (2013). The genus Melanthalia (Gracilariales, Rhodophyta): new insights from New Caledonia and New Zealand. Phycologia 52(5): 426-436.
Type Information
Type locality: Iles des Pins, New Caledonia; (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 543) Holotype: Vieillard; L; 941,149-79 (barcode L 0194083) (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 543) Notes: An isotype exists in MEL 697584.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), fastigiate, with branches clustered, parallel and erect, giving a narrow elongated habit (occasionally meaning branched reaching to the same height) (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 24 February 2006 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 October 2013
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 October 2013. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 07 January 2025
