Bryopsis fusca V.J.Chapman 1956
Publication Details
Bryopsis fusca V.J.Chapman 1956: 481, figs 143; pl. 46
Published in: Chapman, V.J. (1956). The marine algae of New Zealand. Part I. Myxophyceae and Chlorophyceae. Journal of the Linnean Society of London, Botany 55(360): 333-501, 153 figures, pls 24-50.
Request PDFPublication date: July 1956
Type 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 derbesioides V.J.Chapman.
Source of Synonymy
Adams, N.M. (1994). Seaweeds of New Zealand. An illustrated guide. pp. [1-7], 8-360, 116 pls. Christchurch: Canterbury University Press.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), a sombre brown, but often used to indicate darkness of colour (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 June 2012
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 June 2012. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 June 2025
