Caulerpa triangularis Mazé & Schramm 1878
Publication Details
Caulerpa triangularis Mazé & Schramm 1878: 83
Published in: Mazé, H. & Schramm, A. (1878 '1870-1877'). Essai de classification des algues de la Guadeloupe 2e Édition. pp. [i]-xix, Errata, [1]-283. Basse-Terre (Guadeloupe): Imprimerie du Gouvernment.
Request PDFType 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 cupressoides (Vahl) C.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Dawes, C.J. & Mathieson, A.C. (2008). The seaweeds of Florida. pp. [i]- viii, [1]-591, [592], pls I-LI. Gainesville, Florida: University Press of Florida.
Type Information
Type locality: Guadeloupe: on Strombus gigas, Basse-Terre; (INA 1996)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with three angles.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 February 2020
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Nomenclatural note
Crouan fr. in Schramm & Mazé 1865: 41 (INA). - (04 February 2020) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 February 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 01 June 2025
