Caulerpa pennata J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1873
Publication Details
Caulerpa pennata J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1873: 26
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1873 '1872'). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Afdelningen for Mathematik och Naturvetenskap 9(8): 1-71.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Caulerpa is Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Type Information
Type locality: "Hal», in Oceano pacifico calidiore. Ad Friendly Islands (Harvey!)" [Tonga]; (Agardh 1873: 26)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pinnate (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 24 March 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 September 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 September 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024