Fucus compressus C.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1824
Publication Details
Fucus compressus C.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1824: 279
Published in: Agardh, C.A. (1824). Systema algarum. pp. [i]-xxxvii, [1]-312. Lundae [Lund]: Literis Berlingianis [Berling].
Request PDFPublication date: probably September 1824
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 Silvetia compressa (J.Agardh) E.Serrão, T.O.Cho, S.M.Boo & Brawley.
Type Information
Type locality: U.S.A.: California, Monterey ["In mari australi"]; (INA 1996) Type: T. Haenke (Malaspina Expedition); LD; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), flattened, usually laterally (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 02 June 2010 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 20 November 2017
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Nomenclatural note
New name: Fucoideum compressum. - (02 June 2010) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 20 November 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 May 2025
