Phacus acuminatus var. megapyrenoideus (Y.V.Roll) Pochmann 1942

Publication Details
Phacus acuminatus var. megapyrenoideus (Y.V.Roll) Pochmann 1942: 144, fig. 32 o

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Phacus is Phacus longicauda (Ehrenberg) Dujardin.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Phacus pleuronectes (O.F.Müller) Nitzsch ex Dujardin.

Source of Synonymy
Kosmala, S., Bereza, M., Milanowski, R., Kwiatowski, J. & Zakrys, B. (2007). Morphological and molecular examination of relationships and epiphyte establishment of Phacus pleuronectes, Phacus orbicularis, and Phacus hamelii. Journal of Phycology 43(5): 1071-1082.

Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), acuminate, i.e. tapering gradually or abruptly from inwardly curved sides into a narrow point (Stearn 1983).

Created: 10 March 2008 by G.M. Guiry.

Last updated: 24 August 2024

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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 August 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 July 2025

 
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