Dilophus pinnatus E.Y.Dawson 1950
Publication Details
Dilophus pinnatus E.Y.Dawson 1950: 87, figs 1-3
Published in: Dawson, E.Y. (1950). Notes on some Pacific Mexican Dictyotaceae.. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 77: 83-93, 3 figs.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Dilophus is Dilophus gunnianus J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Dictyota pinnata (E.Y.Dawson) I.Hörnig, R.Schnetter & Prud'homme.
Source of Synonymy
De Clerck, O. (2003). The genus Dictyota in the Indian Ocean. Opera Botanica Belgica 13: 1-205, 54 figs, 12 tables.
Type Information
Type locality: Miramar, Nayarit, Mexico; (De Clerck 2003: 180) Holotype: Dawson 3691; 20 December 1946; Growing in mats osf small algae on a cobblestone shore; Herb. Alan Hancock Foundation, LAM; 36929 (Dawson 1950: 88)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with leaflets arraanged on each side of a common petiole.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Description
De Clerck (2003) notes that the pinnate branching and the spores occurring in transverse bands are typical features of the Vaughaniella-stage of some Padina species. Examination of the type specimen is necessary to reveal the correct identity.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 March 2010
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 March 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 January 2025
