Enteromorpha lingulata J.Agardh 1883
Publication Details
Enteromorpha lingulata J.Agardh 1883: 143
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1883). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Tredje afdelningen.). Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Afdelningen for Mathematik och Naturvetenskap 19(2): 1-177, IV pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Enteromorpha is Enteromorpha intestinalis (Linnaeus) Nees.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ulva flexuosa Wulfen.
Source of Synonymy
Bliding, C. (1963). A critical survey of European taxa in Ulvales. Part I. Capsosiphon, Percursaria, Blidingia, Enteromorpha. Opera Botanica 8(3): 1-160, 92 figs.
Type Information
Syntype localities: North Atlantic; Gulf of Mexico; New Zealand; Tasmania; (Silva & al. 1996: 736)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), shaped like a tongue.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 March 2022
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Taxonomic note
Hayden et al. (2003: 289) have referred this entity to Ulva bu the transfer is blocked by Ulva ligulata A.P. de Candolle (q.v.). The authors offer no remedy. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
Distributional note
This entity is not included in Burrows (1991). No reports from Britain appear to have been made since Newton (1931). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2025
