Castagnea vermicularis (Harvey) Kuckuck 1929
Publication Details
Castagnea vermicularis (Harvey) Kuckuck 1929: 50, figs 61, 62.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Castagnea is Castagnea polycarpa Derbès & Solier.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cladosiphon vermicularis (J.Agardh) Kylin.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), worm-shaped, almost cylindrical and bent in places, marked with irregular waves or bent lines (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 17 June 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
