Docidium clavatum Kützing ex Ralfs 1848
Publication Details
Docidium clavatum Kützing ex Ralfs 1848: 156, pl. XXVI [26]: fig 3
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1848). Tabulae phycologicae; oder, Abbildungen der Tange. Vol. I, fasc. 6-10 pp. 37-60, pls 51-100. Nordhausen: Gedruckt auf kosten des Verfassers (in commission bei W. Köhne).
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Docidium is Docidium baculum Brébisson ex Ralfs.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pleurotaenium clavatum (Kützing ex Ralfs) De Bary.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), clavate (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 30 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 August 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
