Codium tomentosum var. reptans P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1866
Publication Details
Codium tomentosum var. reptans P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1866
Published in: Schramm, A. & Mazé, H. (1866). Essai de classification des algues de la Guadeloupe. pp. 1-144. Cayenne (Guyane Française).
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Codium is Codium tomentosum Stackhouse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Codium repens P.Crouan & H.Crouan.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), tomentose, i.e., thickly and evenly covered with short more or less adpressed curled or curved matted hairs (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 07 October 2010
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 07 October 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024
