Dictyota penicillata J.V.Lamouroux 1809
Publication Details
Dictyota penicillata J.V.Lamouroux 1809: 13
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Dictyota is Dictyota dichotoma (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cutleria multifida (Turner) Greville.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), shaped like a pencil or an artist'’s camel-hair brush (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 27 August 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 August 2012
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 August 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024