Caulerpa serrata Kützing 1857
Publication Details
Caulerpa serrata Kützing 1857: 2, pl. 4: fig. II
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1857). Tabulae phycologicae; oder, Abbildungen der Tange. Vol. VII pp. i-ii, 1-40, 100 pls. Nordhausen: Gedruckt auf kosten des Verfassers (in commission bei W. Köhne).
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 cupressoides var. serrata (Kützing) Weber Bosse.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), serrated, saw-edged with teeth pointing forwards (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 06 January 2008 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 06 January 2008
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 06 January 2008. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2024