Enteromorpha gracillima G.S.West 1912
Publication Details
Enteromorpha gracillima G.S.West 1912: 81, figs 43, 44
Published in: West, G.S. (1912). Fresh-water algae. Annals of the South African Museum 9: 61-91, pls, I, II.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Enteromorpha is Enteromorpha intestinalis (Linnaeus) Nees.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ulva gracillima (G.S.West) Škaloud & Leliaert.
Type Information
Type locality: South Africa: Cape Province: Gansfontein, Karoo; (West 1912: 81)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), very slender (Neal 1993).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 September 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 September 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
