Bryopsis harveyana J.Agardh 1887
Publication Details
Bryopsis harveyana J.Agardh 1887: 22-23
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1887). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Femte afdelningen.). Acta Universitatis Lundensis 23(2): 1-174, 5 plates.
Request PDFType 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 pennata var. secunda (Harvey) Collins & Hervey.
Source of Synonymy
Dawes, C.J. & Mathieson, A.C. (2008). The seaweeds of Florida. pp. [i]- viii, [1]-591, [592], pls I-LI. Gainesville, Florida: University Press of Florida.
Type Information
Syntype localities: Florida, U.S.A; (Silva & al. 1996: 807)
Eponomy
Named for William Henry Harvey (1811-1866), Irish Botanist, collector and traveller.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 08 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 25 March 2022
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Taxonomic note
According to Silva et al. (1996) this taxon may be a possible taxonomic or nomenclatural synonym of Bryopsis pennata var. secunda (Harvey) Collins & Hervey. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 March 2025
