Sphacelaria caespitosa Takamatsu 1943
Publication Details
Sphacelaria caespitosa Takamatsu 1943: 167, fig. 7; pl. 10: figs 3, 4
Published in: Takamatsu, M. (1943). The species of Sphacelaria from Japan I. J. Sigenkagaku Kenkyusyo 1: 153-187.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Sphacelaria is Sphacelaria cirrosa (Roth) C.Agardh.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Sphacelaria rigidula Kützing.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), growing in patches or tufts, caespitose (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 14 March 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 October 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 October 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 15 February 2025