Sphaerococcus cornutus (Turner) C.Agardh 1822
Publication Details
Sphaerococcus cornutus (Turner) C.Agardh 1822: 293
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Sphaerococcus is Sphaerococcus coronopifolius Stackhouse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Plocamium cornutum (Turner) Harvey.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), horned.
Created: 08 July 2011 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 July 2011
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 July 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 26 April 2024