Caulerpa laxa Greville 1853
Publication Details
Caulerpa laxa Greville 1853: 3, pl. II: upper figs. 1, 2
Published in: Greville, R.K. (1853). Remarks on some algae belonging to the genus Caulerpa. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, Series 2 Ser 2, 12: 1-4, Plates I, II.
Type 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 racemosa f. laxa (Greville) Weber Bosse.
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.
Type Information
Type locality: In sea of eastern Indian peninsula, leg. Dr. Wight; (Greville 1853: 3)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 November 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 28 June 2012
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 28 June 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 December 2024
