Caulerpa crassifolia f. exposita Børgesen 1954

Publication Details
Caulerpa crassifolia f. exposita Børgesen 1954: 6-8, figs. 1, 2

Published in: Børgesen, F. (1954). Some marine algae from Mauritius. Additions to the parts previously published. VI. Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab, Biologiske Meddelelser 21(9): 51, 21 figs.

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Caulerpa is Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) J.V.Lamouroux.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Caulerpa mexicana f. exposita (Børgesen) Coppejans.

Source of Synonymy
Coppejans, E., Leliaert, F., Verbruggen, H, de Clerck, O., Schils, T., de Vriese, T. & Marie, D. (2004). The marine green and brown algae of Rodrigues (Mauritius, Indian Ocean). Journal of Natural History 38: 2959-3019.

Type Information
Type locality: Riambel, near Souillac, Mauritius; (Silva & al. 1996: 826)

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 18 November 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 12 February 2010

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Taxonomic note
According to Silva et al. (1996: 826) this taxon apparently lies within the circumspection of Caulerpa mexicana but has not yet been transferred or reduced to synonymy. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 February 2010. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 June 2025

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