Hincksia irregularis (Kützing) C.Amsler 1991

Publication Details
Hincksia irregularis (Kützing) C.Amsler 1991: 120, figs 129–131

Published in: Schneider, C.W. & Searles, R.B. (1991). Seaweeds of the southeastern United States. Cape Hatteras to Cape Canaveral. pp. xiv + 553, 563 figs, 2 tables. Durham & London: Duke University Press.

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Hincksia is Hincksia ramulosa J.E.Gray.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Feldmannia irregularis (Kützing) Hamel.

Source of Synonymy
Hamel, G. (1939). Phéophycées de France. Fasc. V. pp. i-xlvii + 337-431, [432, expl. pl.], [i]-xliv, xlvii], figs 56-60, 10 pls. Paris: [Publié par l'auteur].

Basionym
Ectocarpus irregularis Kützing

Type Information
Type locality: Adriatic Sea; (Silva & al. 1996: 564) Type: On Laurencia obtusa; Notes: According to Womersley (1987), the type specimen may be in L but apparently not located (Clayton 1974: 779).

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

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 23 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 03 October 2024

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