Fucus fastigiatus J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1841

Publication Details
Fucus fastigiatus J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1841: 3

Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1841). In historiam algarum symbolae. Linnaea 15: 1-50, 443-457.

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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 Silvetia compressa (J.Agardh) E.SerrĂ£o, T.O.Cho, S.M.Boo & Brawley.

Type Information
Type locality: "Californiae: Douglas! (Sp. d. Lindley)" (California, U.S.A.); (Agardh 1841: 3)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), fastigiate, with branches clustered, parallel and erect, giving a narrow elongated habit (occasionally meaning branched reaching to the same height) (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 06 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 06 September 2009

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 September 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 March 2024

 
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