Fucus divaricatus Linnaeus 1753

Publication Details
Fucus divaricatus Linnaeus 1753: 1159

Published in: Linnaeus, C. (1753). Species plantarum, exhibentes plantas rite cognitas, ad genera relatas, cum differentiis specificis, nominibus trivialibus, synonymis selectis, locis natalibus, secundum systema sexuale digestas. Vol. 2 pp. [i], 561-1200, [1-30, index], [i, err.]. Holmiae [Stockholm]: Impensis Laurentii Salvii.

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Publication date: 1 May 1753

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fucus is Fucus vesiculosus Linnaeus.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Fucus vesiculosus Linnaeus.

Source of Synonymy
Spencer, M.A., Irvine, L.M. & Jarvis, C.E. (2009). Typification of Linnaean names relevant to algal nomenclature. Taxon 58(1): 237-260.

Type Information
Type locality: England, Portugal; (INA 1996)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), divaricate, spreading at a wide angle (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 26 May 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 30 October 2024

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 30 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 05 December 2024

 
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