Sarcophycus simplex Kützing 1860
Publication Details
Sarcophycus simplex Kützing 1860: 4
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1860). Tabulae phycologicae; oder, Abbildungen der Tange. Vol. X pp. i-iv, 1-39, 100 pls. Nordhausen: Gedruckt auf kosten des Verfassers.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Sarcophycus is Sarcophycus potatorum (Labillardière) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Durvillaea antarctica (Chamisso) Hariot.
Source of Synonymy
Hay, C.H. (1979). Nomenclature and taxonomy within the genus Durvillaea Bory (Phaeophyceae: Durvilleales Petrov). Phycologia 18: 191-202.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), simple, undivided, unbranched, of one piece or series, not consisting of several distinct parts (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 August 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 September 2012
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 September 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 June 2025
