Fucus acinarius Linnaeus 1753

Sargassum acinarium (Linnaeus) Setchell

Current name: Sargassum acinarium (Linnaeus) Setchell
a. rama; b. filoide; c. cauloide; d. vesícula; e. receptáculo. Esquema: Lourdes Moreira.

Publication Details
Fucus acinarius Linnaeus 1753: 1160

Published in: Linnaeus, C. (1753). Species plantarum, exhibentes plantas rite cognitas, ad genera relatas, cum differentiis specificis, nominibus trivialibus, synonymis selectis, locis natalibus, secundum systema sexuale digestas. Vol. 2 pp. [i], 561-1200, [1-30, index], [i, err.]. Holmiae [Stockholm]: Impensis Laurentii Salvii.

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Publication date: 1 May 1753

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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 Sargassum acinarium (Linnaeus) Setchell.

Type Information
Syntype localities: "Habitat in Italia & Oceano australiori"; (Linnaeus 1753: 1160) Notes: Silva , Basson & Moe (1996) recommmend consulting Setchell (1933: 209-210) for more information on the lectotype locality of this species.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of berries or grapes; vessels or casks used for keeping grapes..

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 24 November 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 29 March 2012

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 March 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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