Ectocarpus littoralis var. robustus Farlow 1881
Publication Details
Ectocarpus littoralis var. robustus Farlow 1881: 71, pl. VI [6]: figs 3, 4
Published in: Farlow, W.G. (1881 '1882'). The marine algae of New England. In: Report of the U.S. Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries for 1879. ( Eds), pp. 1-210. Washington:
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 Pylaiella littoralis var. robusta (Farlow) W.R.Taylor.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pertaining to the shore (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 March 2016 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 March 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 March 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024