Ectocarpus mitchelliae f. brevicarpus Børgesen 1939
Publication Details
Ectocarpus mitchelliae f. brevicarpus Børgesen 1939: 76, figs 16, 17 (as 'brevicarpa')
Published in: Børgesen, F. (1939). Marine algae from the Iranian Gulf especially from the innermost part near Bushire and the Island Kharg. In: Danish Scientific Investigations in Iran, Part 1. (Jessen, K. & Spärck, R. Eds), pp. 47-141. Copenhagen: Ejnar Munksgaard.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ectocarpus is Ectocarpus siliculosus (Dillwyn) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hincksia mitchelliae (Harvey) P.C.Silva.
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.
Type Information
Type locality: Bahrain; (Silva & al. 1996: 569)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 February 2002 by Sandy Lawson.
Last updated: 03 October 2024
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Taxonomic note
According to Silva et al. (1996: 569), the following taxon apparently lies within the circumscription of Hincksia mitchelliae but has not yet been transferred or reduced to synonymy. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 June 2025
