Ectocarpus macrocarpus Harvey, nom. inval. 1857
Publication Details
Ectocarpus macrocarpus Harvey, nom. inval. 1857: no. 101
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1857). Ceylon algae [Exsiccata with printed names]. pp. 1-30, 30bis, 31-47, 49-86, 88-106. Dublin: Trinity College Dublin.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ectocarpus is Ectocarpus siliculosus (Dillwyn) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Type Information
Intended type locality: Sri Lanka; (Silva & al. 1996: 561)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with large fruit.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 April 2019
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 April 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
