Pelagophycus giganteus Areschoug 1881
Publication Details
Pelagophycus giganteus Areschoug 1881: 49
Published in: Areschoug, J.E. (1881). Beskrifning på ett nytt algslägte Pelagophycus, hörande till Laminarieernas familj. Botaniska Notiser 1881: 49-50.
Type Species
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Pelagophycus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Pelagophycus porra (Léman) Setchell.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), huge.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 01 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 June 2014
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 June 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
