Orgyia pinnata Gobi 1878
Publication Details
Orgyia pinnata Gobi 1878: 77
Published in: Gobi, K.Y. (1878). Die Algenflora des Weissen Meeres und der demselben zunächstliegenden Theile des nördlichen Eismeeres. Mémoires de l'Académie Impériale des Sciences de St. Petersburg, VIIé série 26(4): 1-92.
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The type species (holotype) of the genus Orgyia is Orgyia esculenta (Linnaeus) Stackhouse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Alaria esculenta (Linnaeus) Greville.
Source of Synonymy
Widdowson, T.B. (1972 '1971'). A taxonomic revision of the genus Alaria Greville. Syesis 4: 11-49.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with leaflets arranged on each side of a common petiole.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 02 July 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 01 November 2024
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Nomenclatural note
New name for Fucus pinnatus Gunnerus nom. illeg. - (02 November 2021) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 November 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 June 2025
