Dictyota viscida Schousboe, nom. inval. 1892
Publication Details
Dictyota viscida Schousboe, nom. inval. 1892: 228
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 fasciola var. repens (J.Agardh) Ardissone.
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 areolata Schousboe
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), viscid (Stearn 1983).
Created: 23 May 2005 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 June 2005
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Nomenclatural note
See note for Dictyota areolata Schousboe. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
Taxonomic note
Synonymy (De Clerck (2003)) follows Bornet (1892: 228). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 June 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 31 May 2025
