Bryopsis penicillata Kützing
Publication Details
Bryopsis penicillata Kützing
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Bryopsis is Bryopsis pennata J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Bryopsis cupressina J.V.Lamouroux.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), shaped like a pencil or an artist'’s camel-hair brush (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 14 March 2002 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 26 December 2016
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 December 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 December 2024
