Codium mucronatum var. tasmanicum J.Agardh 1887
Current name:
Codium fragile subsp. tasmanicum (J.Agardh) P.C.Silva
Codium fragile, Safety Cove, Tasmania, Australia - 01 November 2009. Michael Guiry (mike.guiry@nuigalway.ie)
Publication Details
Codium mucronatum var. tasmanicum J.Agardh 1887: 43-45
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Codium is Codium tomentosum Stackhouse.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Codium fragile subsp. tasmanicum (J.Agardh) P.C.Silva.
Type Information
Lectotype locality: Tasmania, Australia; (Silva & al. 1996: 855)R. Gunn; LD; herb. Agardh 15606 (Silva & Womersley 1956: 284) Notes: Silva et al. recommend consulting P. Silva & Womersley (1956: 284) for further information regarding the Lectotype locality of this species.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending in a short, sharp point.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 07 December 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 23 September 2004
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 23 September 2004. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024