Ceramium fruticulosum (Kützing) J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1894
Publication Details
Ceramium fruticulosum (Kützing) J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1894: 31
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1894). Analecta algologica. Continuatio II. Lunds Universitets ÅrsSkrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 30(7): 1-99, 1 plate.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ceramium is Ceramium virgatum Roth.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ceramium penicillatum Areschoug.
Basionym
Hormoceras fruticulosum Kützing
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), small and shrubby.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 16 December 1997 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 19 January 2014
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Nomenclatural notes
Stegenga & Mol (1983: 210) cite this species as Ceramium fruticulosum J. Agardh. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
Illegtimate: priority for Ceramium fruticulosum Roth, 1800. - (19 January 2014) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 19 January 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 March 2025
