Desmotrichum scopulorum Reinke 1888
Publication Details
Desmotrichum scopulorum Reinke 1888: 18
Published in: Reinke, J. (1888). Die braunen Algen (Fucaceen und Phaeosporeen) der Kieler Bucht. Berichte der deutsche botanischen Gesellschaft 6: 14-20.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Desmotrichum is Desmotrichum balticum Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Punctaria tenuissima (C.Agardh) Greville.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (1987). Seaweeds of the British Isles. Vol. 3. Fucophyceae (Phaeophyceae). Part 1. pp. [i]-x, [1]-359, 90 figs, 15 pls. London: British Museum (Natural History).
Origin of Species Name
Noun (plural possessive) (Latin), of the (sharp) rocks, of cliffs, (Brown 1954).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 August 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
