Derbesia furcata R.W.Ricker 1987
Publication Details
Derbesia furcata R.W.Ricker 1987: 58, fig. 25a-c
Published in: Ricker, R.W. (1987). Taxonomy and biogeography of Macquarie Island seaweeds. pp. [i]-vi, [2], 1-344. London: British Museum (Natural History).
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Derbesia is Derbesia marina (Lyngbye) Solier.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Tern Rock, Macquarie Island; (Ricker 1987: 58) Type: MELU; R1509 (Ricker 1987: 58)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), furcate, forked (Stearn 1992).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 September 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 11 January 2014
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 11 January 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024