Ectocarpus parasiticus Sauvageau 1892
Publication Details
Ectocarpus parasiticus Sauvageau 1892: 92, 125, pl. III [3]: figs 20-23
Published in: Sauvageau, C. (1892). Sur quelques algues phéosporées parasites. Journal de Botanique [Morot] 6: 36-43, 55-59, 76-80, 90-96, 97-106, [1-48 (reprint nos)], 4 plates. [in French]
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 Microspongium parasiticum (Sauvageau) R.L.Fletcher.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), parasitic (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 27 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 November 2024
