Ascocyclus major Foslie 1891
Publication Details
Ascocyclus major Foslie 1891: 50 [15 in reprint]
Published in: Foslie, M. (1891). Contribution to the knowledge of the marine algae of Norway. II. Species from different tracts. Tromsø Museums Aarshefter 14: 36-58, 3 pls.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ascocyclus is Myrionema orbiculare J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hecatonema terminale (Kützing) Kylin.
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), great.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 25 June 2000 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 October 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
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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 05 December 2024
