Heterophycus plumosus (Kützing) Trevisan 1848
Publication Details
Heterophycus plumosus (Kützing) Trevisan 1848: 101, adnot.
Published in: Trevisan, V.B.A. (1848). Saggio di una monografia delle Alghe Coccotalle. pp. 1-112. Padova [Padua]: coi tipi del seminario.
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A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Desmotrichum plumosum Kützing.
Source of Synonymy
Kützing, F.T. (1845). Phycologia germanica, d. i. Deutschlands Algen in bündigen Beschreibungen. Nebst einer Anleitung zum Untersuchen und Bestimmen dieser Gewächse für Anfänger. pp. [i]-x, [1]-340 ['240']. Nordhausen: zu finden bei Wilh. Köhne.
Basionym
Desmotrichum plumosum Kützing
Type Information
Type locality: Adriatic Sea near Trieste; (Kützing 1845: 244)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), feathery (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 February 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 March 2025
