Spongia vermicularis Scopoli 1772

Publication Details
Spongia vermicularis Scopoli 1772: 412, pl. 64: fig. 1454 (as 'Vermicularis')

Published in: Scopoli, J.A. (1772). Flora carniolica exhibens plantas carniolae indigenas et distributas in classes naturales cum differentiis specificis, synonymis recentiorum, locis natalibus, nomimbus incolarum, observationibus selectis, viribus tredicis. Editio secunda aucta et reformata. Vol. 2 pp. [i], [i]-496, pl. 33-65. Viennae [Vienna]: sumptibus Joannis Thomae Trattner.

Type Species
A type species for this genus does not appear to have been designated.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Dasycladus vermicularis (Scopoli) Krasser.

Type Information
Type locality: "Habitat ibidem super lapides et conchas" [Adriatic Sea]; (Scopoli 1772: 412)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), worm-shaped, almost cylindrical and bent in places, marked with irregular waves or bent lines (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 23 November 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 10 March 2023

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 March 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024

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