Hypoglossum minutum Kützing 1843

Publication Details
Hypoglossum minutum Kützing 1843: 445

Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1843). Phycologia generalis oder Anatomie, Physiologie und Systemkunde der Tange. Mit 80 farbig gedruckten Tafeln, gezeichnet und gravirt vom Verfasser. pp. [part 1]: [i]-xxxii, [1]-142, [part 2:] 143-458, 1, err.], pls 1-80. Leipzig: F.A. Brockhaus.

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Publication date: 14-16 Sep 1843

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Hypoglossum is Hypoglossum woodwardii Kützing.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hypoglossum hypoglossoides (Stackhouse) Collins & Hervey.

Source of Synonymy
Wynne, M.J. (2014 '2013'). The red algal families Delesseriaceae and Sarcomeniaceae. pp. [1]-326, 118 figs. Königstein: Koeltz Scientific Books.

Type Information
Syntype localities: "Golf von Spalato! Trieste!"; (Kützing 1843: 445)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very small, minute (Stearn 1983).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 05 December 2017 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 01 May 2020

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Nomenclatural note
Initially introduced as Delesseria minuta Kützing, 1836, but not validated. "This species was described by Kützing (1845: 344) from the Adriatic Sea." (Cormaci & al. 344). The name actually appeared two years earlier in 1843. - (05 December 2017) - M.D. Guiry

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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 May 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 June 2025