Bryopsis cupressoides J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1842
Publication Details
Bryopsis cupressoides J.Agardh, nom. illeg. 1842: 20
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1842). Algae maris Mediterranei et Adriatici, observationes in diagnosin specierum et dispositionem generum. pp. [i]-x, 1-164. Parisiis [Paris]: Apud Fortin, Masson et Cie.
Request PDFPublication date: 9 April 1842
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Bryopsis is Bryopsis pennata J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Bryopsis cupressina J.V.Lamouroux.
Source of Synonymy
Wynne, M.J. (2005). Two new species of Bryopsis (Ulvophyceae, Chlorophyta) from the Sultanate of Oman, with a census of currently recognized species in the genus. Contributions from the University of Michigan Herbarium 24: 229-256, 9 figs.
Type Information
Syntype localities: "Ad Massiliam, ex Nicaea, ex Adriatico"; (Agardh 1842: 20)
Origin of Species Name
(Latin), cypress-like or resembling cypress
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 08 September 1996 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 10 July 2015
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Nomenclatural note
Illegitimate: unwarranted change of epithet for Bryopsis cupressina J.V.Lamouroux. - (10 July 2015) - M.D. Guiry
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 10 July 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 May 2025
