Caulerpa hodgkinsoniae J.Agardh 1887
Publication Details
Caulerpa hodgkinsoniae J.Agardh 1887: 129 (as 'hodkinsoniae')
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 Caulerpa is Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: "Ad ostia Richmond River. Miss Hodkinson" [[near Ballina, New South Wales, Australia]; (Agardh 1887: 129) Notes: Isotype in MEL (Millar & Kraft 1994: 437)
Eponomy
Named for the collector, Virginia Nina Hodgkinson (1850-1888).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 03 September 2012 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 May 2024
Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.
Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=143443
Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 May 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 November 2024
