Enteromorpha acanthophora Kützing 1849

Publication Details
Enteromorpha acanthophora Kützing 1849: 479

Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1849). Species algarum. pp. [i]-vi, [1]-922. Lipsiae [Leipzig]: F.A. Brockhaus.

Request PDF

Publication date: 23-24 July 1849

Type 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 acanthophora (Kützing) H.S.Hayden, Blomster, Maggs, P.C.Silva, Stanhope & Waaland.

Source of Synonymy
Hayden, H.S., Blomster, J., Maggs, C.A., Silva, P.C., Stanhope, M.J. & Waaland, J.R. (2003). Linnaeus was right all along: Ulva and Enteromorpha are not distinct genera. European Journal of Phycology 38(3): 277-294, 4 figs, 5 tables.

Type Information
Bay of Islands, New Zealand; (Hayden & al. 2003: 288) Type: J.D. Hooker; L; 938.19.134 (Hayden & al. 2003: 288)

Created: 06 October 2001 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 18 June 2009

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=26258

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 June 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 November 2024

Currently in AlgaeBase: