Ectocarpus pectinatus Skottsberg 1907
Publication Details
Ectocarpus pectinatus Skottsberg 1907: 11, figs 6-8
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ectocarpus is Ectocarpus siliculosus (Dillwyn) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gononema pectinatum (Skottsberg) Kuckuck & Skottsberg.
Type Information
Type locality: Falkland Islands; (Ricker 1987) Type: missing at S; (Ricker 1987)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pectinate, with narrow close-set divisions like a comb (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 10 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024
