Caulerpa crassifolia (C.Agardh) J.Agardh 1873
Publication Details
Caulerpa crassifolia (C.Agardh) J.Agardh 1873: 13
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1873 '1872'). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Afdelningen for Mathematik och Naturvetenskap 9(8): 1-71.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Caulerpa is Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Caulerpa mexicana Sonder ex Kützing.
Source of Synonymy
Silva, P.C., Basson, P.W. & Moe, R.L. (1996). Catalogue of the benthic marine algae of the Indian Ocean. University of California Publications in Botany 79: [i]-xiv, 1-1259.
Basionym
Caulerpa taxifolia var. crassifolia C.Agardh
Type Information
Syntype localities: Indian Ocean; Red Sea; West Indies; (Silva & al. 1996: 825)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 June 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 June 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
