Fucus filiformis Strøm, nom. inval. 1762
Publication Details
Fucus filiformis Strøm, nom. inval. 1762: 94 (as 'Fucus filiformis simplex')
Published in: Strøm, H. (1762). Physisk og oeconomisk beskrivelse over fogderiet Søndmør, beliggende i Bergens Stift i Norge. Oplyst med landkort og kobberstykker. Første part. pp. [1-18], 1-572, pls I-IV, Kort over Söndmør [= 1 map]. Sorøe, Kjøbenhavn: Rothe.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fucus is Fucus vesiculosus Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chorda filum (Linnaeus) Stackhouse.
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.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thread-like (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 02 July 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 04 November 2024
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Nomenclatural note
This name, cited as Fucus filiformis Strøm, but was published as a polynomial "Fucus filiformis simplex" and appears to be invalid. - (04 November 2024) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 November 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 May 2025
