Acrocarpus capitatus Kützing 1868
Publication Details
Acrocarpus capitatus Kützing 1868: 12, pl. 35: figs a, b
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1868). Tabulae phycologicae; oder, Abbildungen der Tange. Vol. XVIII pp. [i-iii], 1-35, 100 pls. Nordhausen: Gedruckt auf kosten des Verfassers (in commission bei W. Köhne).
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A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Gelidiopsis capitata (Kützing) Lipkin & P.C.Silva.
Type Information
Type locality: Wagap, New Caledonia; (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 538) Type: Vieillard; 1863; L; 941,11-104 (barcode L 0194024) (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 538) Notes: Type: Vieillard # 2048.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with a knob-like head or tip (Stearn 1983).
Created: 11 September 2004 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 May 2010
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Taxonomic note
According to Millar & Prud'homme van Reine (2005: 538), this species is conspeciific with Gelidiopsis intricata (C. Agardh) Vickers (1905). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 May 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 June 2025
