Ectocarpus laetus C.Agardh 1824
Publication Details
Ectocarpus laetus C.Agardh 1824: 161
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 (holotype) of the genus Ectocarpus is Ectocarpus siliculosus (Dillwyn) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Giffordia granulosa var. laeta (C.Agardh) Kuckuck.
Type Information
Type locality: Mar. Medit. ad Malagam [Malaga, Spain]; (Agardh 1824: 161)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), vivid.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 17 November 2011 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 February 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 April 2024
