Conferva nitida Kützing 1836
Publication Details
Conferva nitida Kützing 1836: 14
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Conferva is Conferva rupestris Linnaeus.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Cladophora sericea (Hudson) Kützing.
Source of Synonymy
Hoek, C. van den (1963). Revision of the European species of Cladophora. pp. [i]-vii, [1]-248, 1 fig., 18 maps, + 55 pls. Leiden: E.J. Brill.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), shining.
Created: 29 April 2003 by Elizabeth Moran.
Last updated: 27 August 2019
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Nomenclatural note
Nomen (INA). - (27 August 2019) - G.M. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 August 2019. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 June 2025
