Hypnea aspera Kützing 1868
Publication Details
Hypnea aspera Kützing 1868: 14, pl. 40: figs e-h
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1868). Tabulae phycologicae; oder, Abbildungen der Tange. Vol. XVIII pp. [i-iii], 1-35, 100 pls. Nordhausen: Gedruckt auf kosten des Verfassers (in commission bei W. Köhne).
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Hypnea is Hypnea musciformis (Wulfen) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hypnea cervicornis J.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Jesus, P.B., Nauer, F., Lyra, G.M., Cassano, V., Oliveira, M.C., Nunes, J.M.C. & Schnadelbach, A.S. (2016). Species-delimitation and phylogenetic analyses of some cosmopolitan species of Hypnea (Rhodophyta) reveal synonyms and misapplied names to H. cervicornis, including a new species from Brazil. Journal of Phycology 52(5): 774-792.
Type Information
Type locality: Wagap, New Caledonia; (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 541) Holotype: Vieillard #1913a.; L; 941,97-186 (barcode L 0055947) (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 541)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), rough, uneven, harsh, rugged.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 22 February 2006 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 December 2016
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 December 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
