Bryopsis tenuis Levring 1938
Publication Details
Bryopsis tenuis Levring 1938: 13, figs H-I; pl. III: fig. 7
Published in: Levring, T. (1938). Verzeichnis einiger Chlorophyceen und Phaeophyceen von Südafrika. Lunds Universitets Årsskrift, Ny Följd, Andra Afdelningen 34(9): 1-25, 10 figs, pls I-IV.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Bryopsis is Bryopsis pennata J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Bryopsis africana Areschoug.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thin, fine, slender (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 22 January 2003 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 June 2012
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 June 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
