Pinnaria fastigiata Endlicher & Diesing 1845
Publication Details
Pinnaria fastigiata Endlicher & Diesing 1845: 289
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Pinnaria.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ecklonia fastigiata (Endlicher & Diesing) Papenfuss.
Type Information
Type locality: Port Natal (Durban), South Africa; (Silva & al. 1996: 639)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), fastigiate, with branches clustered, parallel and erect, giving a narrow elongated habit (occasionally meaning branched reaching to the same height) (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 23 September 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
