Cladophora zostericola Martens 1868
Publication Details
Cladophora zostericola Martens 1868: 112, pl. I [1]: fig. 3
Published in: Martens, G. von (1868 '1866'). Die Tange. Die Preussische Expedition nach Ost-Asien. Nach amtlichen Quellen. Botanischer Theil. pp. 1-152, pls I-VII. Berlin: Verlag de Königlichen Geheimen Ober-Hofbuchdruckerei (R.Y. Decker).
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Cladophora is Cladophora oligoclona (Kützing) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cladophora vagabunda (Linnaeus) C.Hoek.
Source of Synonymy
Hoek, C. van den & Chihara, M. (2000). A taxonomic revision of the species of Cladophora (Chlorophyta) along the coasts of Japan and the Russian Far-east. Natural Science Museum [Tokyo] Monographs 19: 1-242, 100 figs.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), living on or in the flowering plant Zostera.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 11 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 March 2022
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Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: later homonym of Cladophora zostericola P.L. Crouan & H.M. Crouan from Guadeloupe. - (25 October 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 June 2025
