Caulerpa peltata var. stellata (Harvey ex J.Agardh) Weber Bosse 1898
Publication Details
Caulerpa peltata var. stellata (Harvey ex J.Agardh) Weber Bosse 1898: 377
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Caulerpa is Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Caulerpa nummularia Harvey ex J.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Belton, G.S., Prud'homme van Reine, W.F., Huisman, J.M., Draisma, S.G.A. & Gurgel, C.F.D. (2014). Resolving phenotypic plasticity and species designation in the morphology challenging Caulerpa racemosa-peltata complex (Caulerpaceae, Chlorophyta). Journal of Phycology 50(1): 32-54.
Basionym
Caulerpa stellata Harvey ex J.Agardh
Type Information
Type locality: Tonga; (Silva & al. 1996: 831)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), target-shaped.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 November 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 March 2014
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 March 2014. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 December 2024
