Ceramium pennatum Hornemann, nom. illeg. 1813
Publication Details
Ceramium pennatum Hornemann, nom. illeg. 1813: pl. 1481
Published in: Hornemann, J.W. (1813). [Flora danica] Vol. 9, fasc. 25. pp. 1-8, pls MCCCCXLI-MD. Havniae [Copenhagen].
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ceramium is Ceramium virgatum Roth.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Sphacelaria plumosa Lyngbye.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), pinnate (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 June 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 08 October 2016
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 October 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 May 2023
