Dictyota littoralis P.Anand, nom. inval. 1965

Publication Details
Dictyota littoralis P.Anand, nom. inval. 1965: 195

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Dictyota is Dictyota dichotoma (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.

Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.

Source of Synonymy
De Clerck, O. (2003). The genus Dictyota in the Indian Ocean. Opera Botanica Belgica 13: 1-205, 54 figs, 12 tables.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pertaining to the shore (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 18 February 2002 by Sandy Lawson.

Last updated: 16 May 2005

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Taxonomic note
According to Silva et al. (1996: 594), a description has never been provided for this name. De Clerck (2003) concurs with this and states that the correct identity is unknown. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry

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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 May 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 May 2025