Species Cymodocea ciliata
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Etymology of Cymodocea:
Gk. kymodoke (Cymodoce) one of the Nereids (goddesses) of ‘steadying the waves’ who, with her sisters Amphitrite and Kymatolege, possessed the power to still the winds and calm the sea. (Hesiod, Homer, Hyginus, Virgil). Inference unclear.
Etymology of ciliata:
From Latin cilium an 'eyelid', referring to short hairs that resemble eyelashes.
Scientific name:
Cymodocea ciliata (Forssk.) Ehrenb. ex Asch.
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Protologue:
Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 3 (1867)
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Year published:
1867
Observations of Taxon
Cymodocea ciliata
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
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