Enteromorpha caerulescens Harvey 1860
Publication Details
Enteromorpha caerulescens Harvey 1860: 333
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1860). Characters of new algae, chiefly from Japan and adjacent regions, collected by Charles Wright in the North Pacific Exploring Expedition under Captain James Rodgers. Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 4: 327-335.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Enteromorpha is Enteromorpha intestinalis (Linnaeus) Nees.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Type Information
Type locality: "Loo Choo Islands ; in stagnant pools of fresh water." [Ryukyu-retto, Japan]; (Harvey 1860: 333) Type: Charles Wright; TCD?;
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), becoming sky-blue (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 April 2002 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 March 2022
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 March 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 24 April 2024
