Fucus tenellus M.Vahl, nom. illeg. 1802
Publication Details
Fucus tenellus M.Vahl, nom. illeg. 1802: 45
Published in: Vahl, M. (1802). Endeel kryptogamiske Planter fra St.-Croix. Skrifter af Naturhistorie-Selskabet, København 5(2): 29-47.
Request PDFType 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 Bostrychia tenella (J.V.Lamouroux) J.Agardh.
Type Information
Type locality: St. Croix, Virgin Islands; (Silva & al. 1996: 475)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), delicate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 August 2015
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Nomenclatural note
non Esper1800 (INA). - (04 August 2015) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 August 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 June 2025
