Fucus musciformis Wulfen 1791

Hypnea musciformis (Wulfen) J.V.Lamouroux

Current name: Hypnea musciformis (Wulfen) J.V.Lamouroux
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Publication Details
Fucus musciformis Wulfen 1791: 154, species CCXCV [295], pl. 14: fig. 3

Published in: Jacquin, N.J. (1791 '1789'). Collectanea ad botanicam, chemiam, et historiam naturalem, spectantia cum figuris. Vol. III. In: . ( Eds), pp. [1]-306. Vindobonae [Vienna]: Ex Officina Wappleriana.

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fucus is Fucus vesiculosus Linnaeus.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hypnea musciformis (Wulfen) J.V.Lamouroux.

Type Information
Type locality: Trieste, Italy; (Silva & al. 1996: 300)Trieste; CCXCV (Index Nominum Algarum)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), moss-like.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 29 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 16 November 2022

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 November 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 March 2024

 
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