Caulerpa lanuginosa J.Agardh 1873
Publication Details
Caulerpa lanuginosa J.Agardh 1873: 28
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.
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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.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), woolly, downy (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 03 July 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 May 2024
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Nomenclatural note
New name for Caulerpa lycopodium Harvey 1958 (INA). - (10 March 2020) - G.M. Guiry
Taxonomic note
According to Silva et al. (1996) the name Caulerpa selago has been misapplied to this species by Papenfuss (1952: 168) and Isaac (1956a: 168, fig. 6). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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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 30 March 2025
