Dictyota apiculata J.Agardh 1894
Publication Details
Dictyota apiculata J.Agardh 1894: 67
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1894). Analecta algologica, observationes de speciebus algarum minus cognitae earumque dispositione. Continuatio I. Lunds Universitets ÅrsSkrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 29(9): 1-144, 2 plates.
Request PDFType 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 dichotoma (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Source of Synonymy
Womersley, H.B.S. (1987). The marine benthic flora of southern Australia. Part II. pp. [1]-484, 169 figs, 1 table, 8 plates, 4 maps. Adelaide: South Australian Government Printing Division.
Type Information
Type locality: Western Port, Victoria, Australia; (De Clerck 2003: 162) Holotype: LD; 48811 (De Clerck 2003: 162) Notes: De Clerck & Coppejans (1997b: 415) pointed out that the lectotype designated by Womersley (1967: 208) has no status as the specimen is not mentioned in the protologue (Wilson, 29.xii.1887, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia, LD 48813). The only specimen that matches the protologue was collected by Harvey and should be considered as a holotype. The name D. apiculata appeared first as nomen nudum in Wilson (1892: 162).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 September 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 September 2012
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 September 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 November 2024
