Caulerpa pennata J.V.Lamouroux, nom. illeg. 1809
Publication Details
Caulerpa pennata J.V.Lamouroux, nom. illeg. 1809: 332
Published in: Lamouroux, J.V.F. (1809). Observations sur la physiologie des algues marines, et description de cinq nouveaux genres de cette famille. Nouveau Bulletin des Sciences, par la Société Philomathique de Paris 1: 330-333, fig. 2, pl. 6.
Request PDFPublication date: May 2009
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Caulerpa is Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Caulerpa taxifolia (M.Vahl) C.Agardh.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pinnate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 24 March 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 May 2024
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Nomenclatural note
Illegitmate: unwarranted change of epithet for Fucus taxifolius Vahl, 1802. - (14 May 2024) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 May 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 12 June 2025
