Enteromorpha complanata Kützing 1845
Publication Details
Enteromorpha complanata Kützing 1845: 248
Published in: Kützing, F.T. (1845). Phycologia germanica, d. i. Deutschlands Algen in bündigen Beschreibungen. Nebst einer Anleitung zum Untersuchen und Bestimmen dieser Gewächse für Anfänger. pp. [i]-x, [1]-340 ['240']. Nordhausen: zu finden bei Wilh. Köhne.
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 compressa Linnaeus.
Source of Synonymy
Blomster, J., Maggs, C.A. & Stanhope, M.J. (1998). Molecular and morphological analysis of Enteromorpha intestinalis and E. compressa (Chlorophyta) in the British Isles. Journal of Phycology 34: 319-340.
Type Information
Type locality: Baltic Sea and North Sea, Germany; (Silva & al. 1996: 730)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), flattened out, usually in one plane (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 November 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 15 March 2018
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 March 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 July 2025
