Hypnea musciformis var. muscoides Harvey
Publication details
Hypnea musciformis var. muscoides Harvey 1834: 154
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1834). Notice of a collection of algae, communicated to Dr. Hooker by the late Mrs. Charles Telfair, from "Cap Malheureux", in the Mauritius; with descriptions of some new and little known species. Journal of Botany [Hooker] 1: 147-157, pls CXXV, CXXVI.
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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 esperi Bory
Origin of species name
Adjective (Latin), moss-like.
Synonym(s)
No synonyms are currently included in AlgaeBase.
General environment
This is a marine species.
Type information
Type locality: Mauritius (Silva, Basson & Moe 1996: 298).
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Created: 13 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry
Verified by: 07 March 2007 by M.D. Guiry
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Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 2020.
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