Ectocarpus ovatus Kjellman 1877

Publication Details
Ectocarpus ovatus Kjellman 1877: 35

Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1877). Om Spetsbergens marina, klorogyllförande Thallophyter. II. Kungliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademiens Handlingar 4(6): 1-61, pls I-V.

Request PDF

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ectocarpus is Ectocarpus siliculosus (Dillwyn) Lyngbye.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hincksia ovata (Kjellman) P.C.Silva.

Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C., Meñez, E.G. & Moe, R.L. (1987). Catalog of the benthic marine algae of the Philippines. Smithsonian Contributions to Marine Sciences 27: [i-ii] iii-iv, 1-179, 2 figs, 1 table.

Type Information
Type locality: Isfjorden, Spitsbergen, Norway; (Silva & al. 1996: 569) Notes: Womersley (1987) gives the following data: Type from Swedish west coast; in UPS?

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ovate (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 27 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 03 October 2024

Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.

Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=13019

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 November 2024

Currently in AlgaeBase: