Cladophora velutina Lindauer, nom. inval. 1996
Publication Details
Cladophora velutina Lindauer, nom. inval. 1996: no. 154
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cladophora is Cladophora oligoclona (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Wittrockiella salina V.J.Chapman.
Source of Synonymy
Nelson, W.A. & Phillips, L. (1996). The Lindauer legacy: current names for the Algae Novae-Zelanicae Exsiccatae. New Zealand Journal of Botany 34: 553-582.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), velvety, densely covered with short soft erect hairs (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 16 February 2017 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 February 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 February 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 December 2024
