Enteromorpha intestinalis f. maxima (C.Agardh) J.Agardh 1883
Publication Details
Enteromorpha intestinalis f. maxima (C.Agardh) J.Agardh 1883: 132
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1883). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Tredje afdelningen.). Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Afdelningen for Mathematik och Naturvetenskap 19(2): 1-177, IV pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Enteromorpha is Enteromorpha intestinalis (Linnaeus) Nees.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ulva intestinalis var. maxima C.Agardh.
Source of Synonymy
Scagel, R.F. (1957). An annotated list of the marine algae of British Columbia and northern Washington (including keys to genera). Bulletin National Museum of Canada 150: [i]-vi, 1-289.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), relating to or found in the intestines (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 18 March 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 November 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 November 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 June 2025
