Phycodrys crenata (S.G.Gmelin) P.C.Silva 1996
Publication Details
Phycodrys crenata (S.G.Gmelin) P.C.Silva 1996: 905-906
Published in: Silva, P.C., Basson, P.W. & Moe, R.L. (1996). Catalogue of the benthic marine algae of the Indian Ocean. University of California Publications in Botany 79: [i]-xiv, 1-1259.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Phycodrys is Phycodrys sinuosa (Goodenough & Woodward) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Phycodrys rubens (Linnaeus) Batters.
Basionym
Fucus crenatus S.G.Gmelin
Type Information
Syntype localities: Cornwall, England; Kamchatka, Siberia; (Silva & al. 1996: 905)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 January 2005
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Nomenclatural note
Silva, Basson & Moe (1996: 905-906) discuss the complicated nomenclatural history of this species. - (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. 28 January 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 June 2025
