Bryopsis pennata var. secunda (Harvey) Collins & Hervey 1917
Publication Details
Bryopsis pennata var. secunda (Harvey) Collins & Hervey 1917: 62
Published in: Collins, F.S. & Hervey, A.B. (1917). The algae of Bermuda. Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 53: 1-195, 6 pls.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Bryopsis is Bryopsis pennata J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Bryopsis plumosa var. secunda Harvey
Type Information
Syntype localities: Key West and Sand Key, Florida, USA; (Silva & al. 1996: 807)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pinnate (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 November 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 March 2023
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Taxonomic note
According to Silva et al. (1996) Bryopsis harveyana J.Agardh 1887: 22-23 is a possible taxonomic or nomenclatural synonym of this species. According to Silva et al. (1996) the name Bryopsis cespitosa has been misapplied to this species by Jadin (1935: 156). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 March 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 14 June 2025
