Hypnea aspera Kützing 1868
Publication Details
Hypnea aspera Kützing 1868: 14, pl. 40: figs e-h
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1868). Tabulae phycologicae; oder, Abbildungen der Tange. Vol. XVIII pp. [i-iii], 1-35, 100 pls. Nordhausen: Gedruckt auf kosten des Verfassers (in commission bei W. Köhne).
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Hypnea is Hypnea musciformis (Wulfen) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hypnea cervicornis J.Agardh.
Type Information
Type locality: Wagap, New Caledonia; (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 541) Holotype: Vieillard #1913a.; L; 941,97-186 (barcode L 0055947) (Millar & Prud'homme van Reine 2005: 541)
Origin of Species Name
, rough, uneven, harsh, rugged
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 22 February 2006 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 05 December 2016
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 December 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024