Mesocena stellata Haeckel
Publication Details
Mesocena stellata Haeckel
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Mesocena is Mesocena elliptica (Ehrenberg) Ehrenberg.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
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: 24 May 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 May 2005
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 May 2005. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024