Caulerpa tongaensis Papenfuss 1943
Publication Details
Caulerpa tongaensis Papenfuss 1943: 81
Published in: Papenfuss, G.F. (1943). Notes on South African marine algae. II. Journal of South African Botany 9: 79-92.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Caulerpa is Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 01 May 2014 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 May 2024
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Nomenclatural note
New name for Caulerpa filiformis J.Agardh, 1873, nom. illeg. and Caulerpa vanbossea Papenfuss, 1940, nom. illeg. - (01 May 2014) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 May 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 May 2025
