Zostera capricorni Ascherson 1876

Publication Details
Zostera capricorni Ascherson 1876: 11

Published in: Ascherson, [P.] (1876). Zugänge zur Kenntniss der geographischen Verbreitung der Seegräser aus de Jahre 1875. Sitzungsberichte der Gesellschaft Naturforschender Freunde zu Berlin 1876: 9-12.

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Zostera is Zostera marina Linnaeus.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Nanozostera capricorni (Ascherson) Tomlinson & Posluszny.

Source of Synonymy
Tomlinson, P.B. & Posluzny, U. (2001). Generic limits in the seagrass family Zosteraceae. Taxon 50: 429-437.

Type Information
Type locality: Moreton Bay, Queensland.; (Robertson 1984: 122) Lectotype: Naumann; 10 October 1875; UC; (Robertson 1984: 122)

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 03 December 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 13 December 2023

Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.

Habitat note
Tropical or warm temperate species. Usually occurs subtidally to about 7 m deep (Robertson 1984). - (25 June 2010) - G.M. Guiry

Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=21519

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 December 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 June 2025

Currently in AlgaeBase: