Dictyota dichotoma var. rigida P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1852
Publication Details
Dictyota dichotoma var. rigida P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1852: 69
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Dictyota is Dictyota dichotoma (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Dictyota dichotoma (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Source of Synonymy
De Clerck, O. (2003). The genus Dictyota in the Indian Ocean. Opera Botanica Belgica 13: 1-205, 54 figs, 12 tables.
Basionym
Dictyota volubilis Kützing
Type Information
Type locality: Arromanches-les-Bains, Calvados, France; Holotype: L; 936.300-143 (De Clerck 2003: 178) Notes: Type locality: Arromanches, Normandie, France (De Clerck (2003)).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), dichotomous, having divisions always in pairs (Stearn 1983).
Created: 09 May 2005 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 May 2005
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Nomenclatural note
According to De Clerck (2003), the name can be interpreted either as a new variety (with a very brief French description) ar as a nomen novum for D. volubilis Kützing. Preference was given to the latter interpretation. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 May 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 June 2025
