Fucus filiformis S.G.Gmelin, nom. illeg. 1768
Publication Details
Fucus filiformis S.G.Gmelin, nom. illeg. 1768: 72, pl. IA, fig. I
Published in: Gmelin, S.G. (1768). Historia fucorum. pp. [i-xii], [i]-239, [i]-6 expl. tab., 35 pls [1A, IB, IIA, IIB, III-XXXIII]. Petropoli [St. Petersburg]: Ex typographia Academiae scientiarum.
Request PDFPublication date: p. xii: i Mai 1768
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Fucus is Fucus vesiculosus Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Chondrus crispus var. filiformis (Hudson) Lyngbye.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thread-like (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 28 June 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 June 2024
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Taxonomic note
Illegitimate: cites and definitely includes Fucus filiformis Hudson, 1762, which has priority. - (29 July 2015) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 June 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 May 2025
