Conferva flaccida Hornemann, nom. illeg. 1827
Publication Details
Conferva flaccida Hornemann, nom. illeg. 1827: pl. 1906
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Conferva is Conferva rupestris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Elachista fucicola (Velley) Areschoug.
Source of Synonymy
Fletcher, R.L. (2024). Brown seaweeds (Phaeophyceae) of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i]-x, [1]–806. London: Pelagic Publishing & Natural History Museum.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), flaccid, not able to hold up its own weight (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 10 June 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 10 October 2024
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
