Dictyota aequalis Kützing 1845
Publication Details
Dictyota aequalis Kützing 1845: 271
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 fasciola (Roth) J.V.Lamouroux.
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: Naples, Italy; (De Clerck 2003: 161) Lectotype: L; 936.289-1 (De Clerck 2003: 161) Notes: Although the original description stated 'Dalmatia' as type locality no such specimen was found. The only set of D. aequalis specimens was collected at Naples. One of the specimens is chosen as a lectotype.
Created: 19 April 2005 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 June 2005
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 June 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 November 2024
