Ascocyclus reptans (P.Crouan & H.Crouan) Reinke 1889
Publication Details
Ascocyclus reptans (P.Crouan & H.Crouan) Reinke 1889: 44
Published in: Reinke, J. (1889). Algenflora der westlichen Ostsee deutschen Antheils. Eine systematisch-pflanzengeographische Studie. Bericht der Kommission zur Wissenschaftlichen Untersuchung der deutschen Meere in Kiel 6: [i-] iii-xi, 1-101, 8 figs, map.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ascocyclus is Myrionema orbiculare J.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Asperococcus fistulosus (Hudson) W.J.Hooker.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Basionym
Ectocarpus reptans P.Crouan & H.Crouan
Type Information
Type locality: Brest; (Athanasiadis 1996: 178) Type: on Fucus serratus;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), creeping, prostrate and rooting; arching and then rooting (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 August 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 31 May 2025
