Chilionema reptans (P.Crouan & H.Crouan) Sauvageau 1897
Publication Details
Chilionema reptans (P.Crouan & H.Crouan) Sauvageau 1897: 268, fig. 25
Published in: Sauvageau, C. (1897). Note préliminaire sur les algues marines du golfe de Gascogne. Journal de Botanique, Morot 11: 166-179, 202-214, 252-257, 263-288, 301-311, 6 figs.
Type Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Asperococcus fistulosus (Hudson) W.J.Hooker.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Basionym
Ectocarpus reptans P.Crouan & H.Crouan
Type Information
Type locality: Brest; (Athanasiadis 1996: 178) Type: on Fucus serratus;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), creeping, prostrate and rooting; arching and then rooting (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 08 April 1996 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 October 2024
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Taxonomic note
John et al. (2004) cite Ectocarpus repens Reinke as a synonym of this species. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 May 2025
