Ectocarpus holmesii Batters 1888
Publication Details
Ectocarpus holmesii Batters 1888: 450, pl. XVIII [18]: figs 7-16
Published in: Batters, E.A.L. (1888). A description of three new marine algae. Journal of the Linnean Society of London, Botany 24: 450-453, pl. XVIII [18].
Request PDFType 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 Kuetzingiella holmesii (Batters) G.Russell.
Source of Synonymy
Dixon, P.S. & Russell, G. (1964). Miscellaneous notes on algal taxonomy and nomenclature. I. Botaniska Notiser 117(3): 279-284.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Torquay, Minehead, Berwick-on-Tweed" [England]; (Batters 1888: 450)
Eponomy
Named for Edward Morell Holmes (1842-1930), British phycologist and collector.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 27 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024
