Laminaria longissima Miyabe 1902
Publication Details
Laminaria longissima Miyabe 1902: 132
Published in: Okamura, K. (1902). Nippon Sorui-meii [Book listing Japanese Algae]. pp. i-vi, 1-276. Tokyo: Keigyosha. [in Japanese]
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Laminaria is Laminaria digitata (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Saccharina longissima (Miyabe) C.E.Lane, C.Mayes, Druehl & G.W.Saunders.
Source of Synonymy
Lane, C.E., Mayes, C., Druehl, L.D. & Saunders, G.W. (2006). A multi-gene molecular investigation of the kelp (Laminariales, Phaeophyceae) supports substantial taxonomic re-organization. Journal of Phycology 42: 493-512.
Type Information
Lectotype locality: Konbumori [Hokkaido, Japan]; (Noda 1975: 325) Lectotype: Miyabe; July1894; SAPA; (Noda 1975: 325, fig. 10)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very long (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 October 2016
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 October 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
