Caulerpa stellata Harvey ex J.Agardh 1873

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Caulerpa stellata Harvey ex J.Agardh 1873: 38

Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1873 '1872'). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Afdelningen for Mathematik och Naturvetenskap 9(8): 1-71.

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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 nummularia Harvey ex J.Agardh.

Type Information
Type locality: Tonga; (Silva & al. 1996: 831)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), stellate, with narrow divisions radiating from the center like the rays of a star (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 26 November 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 15 December 2015

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 December 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 March 2024

 
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