Fucus versicolor S.G.Gmelin 1768

Publication Details
Fucus versicolor S.G.Gmelin 1768: 158, pl. XVI: fig. 2

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 PDF

Publication 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 Gelidium versicolor (S.G.Gmelin) J.V.Lamouroux.

Type Information
Syntype localities: "Promentorium capitis bonae spei [Cape of Good Hope] ... et in Hollandiam ... "; (Gmelin 1768: 158)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), changing colour, variously coloured (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 02 November 2013 by Salvador Valenzuela Miranda.

Last updated: 04 March 2014

Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.

Loading synonyms...
Loading notes...
Loading common names...
Loading distribution...
Loading references...
Loading bibliographical references...
Loading culture providers...

Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=147826

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 March 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
Currently in AlgaeBase: