Ectocarpus tenellus Kützing, nom. illeg. 1849
Publication Details
Ectocarpus tenellus Kützing, nom. illeg. 1849: 457
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1849). Species algarum. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-922. Lipsiae [Leipzig]: F.A. Brockhaus.
Request PDFPublication date: 23-24 July 1849
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Ectocarpus is Ectocarpus siliculosus (Dillwyn) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Choristocarpus tenellus Zanardini.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), delicate (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 09 July 2000 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 November 2015
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 November 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024
