Penicillus comosus P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1865
Publication Details
Penicillus comosus P.Crouan & H.Crouan 1865: 44
Published in: Schramm, A. & Mazé, H. (1865). Essai de classification des algues de la Guadeloupe. pp. [i]-ii, 1-52. Basse Terre, Guadeloupe: Imprimerie du Gouvernement.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Penicillus is Penicillus capitatus Lamarck.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), furnished with tufts of leaves or hairs.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 July 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 09 May 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 09 May 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
