Codium mucronatum f. californicum J.Agardh 1887

Publication Details
Codium mucronatum f. californicum J.Agardh 1887: pl. I: fig. 3

Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1887). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Femte afdelningen.). Acta Universitatis Lundensis 23(2): 1-174, 5 plates.

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Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Codium is Codium tomentosum Stackhouse.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Codium fragile subsp. californicum (J.Agardh) Maggs & J.Kelly.

Source of Synonymy
Brodie, J., Maggs, C.A. & John, D.M. (2007). Green seaweeds of Britain and Ireland. pp. [i-v], vi-xii, 1-242, 101 figs. London: British Phycological Society.

Type Information
Syntype localities: Sitka (Herb. Acad. Petrop.), California (Douglas! Mrs Bingham!); (Brodie & al. 2007: 196, table 2) Lectotype: Mrs Bingham; LD; herb. alg. Agardh 15591 (Brodie & al. 2007: 196, table 2) Notes: Lectotype designated in herb. Agardh by Silva (fide Maggs in Brodie, Maggs & John 2007: 196, table 2, as "var. californicum")

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending in a short, sharp point.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 16 June 2009

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 June 2009. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 May 2025

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