Fucus spinosus Linnaeus, nom. illeg. 1771

Publication Details
Fucus spinosus Linnaeus, nom. illeg. 1771: 313

Published in: Linnaeus, C. (1771). Mantissa plantarum altera Generum editionis VI., & Specierum editionis II. pp. [i-vi], [143] - 587 [588 = Addenda]. Holmiae [Stockholm]: impensis direct. Laurentii Salvii.

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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 Eucheuma denticulatum (N.L.Burman) Collins & Hervey.

Type Information
Type locality: Cap. b. spei [Cape of Good Hope];

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), spiny.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 14 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 16 November 2022

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 November 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024

 
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