Penicillus clavatus P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1865
Publication Details
Penicillus clavatus P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1865: 44
Published in: Schramm, A. & Mazé, H. (1865). Essai de classification des algues de la Guadeloupe. pp. [i]-ii, 1-52. Basse Terre, Guadeloupe: Imprimerie du Gouvernement.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Penicillus is Penicillus capitatus Lamarck.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Penicillus dumetosus (J.V.Lamouroux) Blainville.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), clavate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 16 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 February 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 February 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 November 2024
