Codium tomentosum var. divaricatum C.Agardh 1822
Publication Details
Codium tomentosum var. divaricatum C.Agardh 1822: 454
Published in: Agardh, C.A. (1822). Species algarum rite cognitae, cum synonymis, differentiis specificis et descriptionibus succinctis. Volumen primum pars posterior. pp. [v-vi], 169-398. Lundae [Lund]: ex officina Berlingiana.
Request PDFPublication date: probably Oct 1822
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 dichotomum f. divaricatum (C.Agardh) Vouk.
Type Information
Syntype localities: Cadiz: Cabrera. Ad Nov. Holl. Mus. Paris; (Agardh 1822: 454)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), tomentose, i.e., thickly and evenly covered with short more or less adpressed curled or curved matted hairs (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 December 2007
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 December 2007. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
