Lithothamnion fruticulosum f. confine Foslie 1904
Publication Details
Lithothamnion fruticulosum f. confine Foslie 1904: 4 (as 'confinis')
Published in: Foslie, M. (1904). Algologiske notiser. Det Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1904(2): 1-9.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Lithothamnion is Lithothamnion muelleri Lenormand ex Rosanoff.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Lithothamnion crispatum Hauck.
Source of Synonymy
Basso, D., Rodondi, G. & Bressan, G. (2011). A re-description of Lithothamnion crispatum and the status of Lithothamnion superpositum (Rhodophyta, Corallinales). Phycologia 50(2): 144-155.
Type Information
Lectotype locality: Western Port,Victoria, Australia; (Wilks & Woelkerling 1995: 562) Lectotype: J. Gabriel; 1899; 3-5 fathoms; TRH; B7-2089 (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 278) Notes: Designated by Woelkerling (1993: 58).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), small and shrubby.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 31 March 2009 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 17 August 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 August 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
