Sphaerococcus denticulatus Kützing 1869
Publication Details
Sphaerococcus denticulatus Kützing 1869: 19, pl. 51: figs. e-g
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1869). Tabulae phycologicae; oder, Abbildungen der Tange. Vol. XIX pp. i-iv, 1-36, 100 pls. Nordhausen: Gedruckt auf kosten des Verfassers (in commission bei W. Köhne).
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Sphaerococcus is Sphaerococcus coronopifolius Stackhouse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gracilaria vieillardii P.C.Silva.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C., Meñez, E.G. & Moe, R.L. (1987). Catalog of the benthic marine algae of the Philippines. Smithsonian Contributions to Marine Sciences 27: [i-ii] iii-iv, 1-179, 2 figs, 1 table.
Type Information
Type locality: Wagap, New Caledonia; (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 545) Lectotype (fig. 51e in Kützing 1869): Vieillard #2089bis; L; 938,92-252 (barcode L 0055699) (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 545) Notes: Holotype: L00560093 (Lin et al. 2012: 425). Lectotype (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005). INA cites Millar & Prud'homme van Reine but does not indicate whether holotype or lectotype.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 28 May 2001 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 19 November 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 November 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 November 2024
