Lithothamnium gracile Philippi 1837
Publication Details
Lithothamnium gracile Philippi 1837: 388
Published in: Philippi, R.A. (1837). Beweis, dass die Nulliporen Pflanzen sind. Archiv für Naturgeschichte 3: 387-393, figs 2-6, pl. IX.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Lithothamnium is Lithothamnium byssoides (Lamarck) Philippi.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Amphiroa johansenii Woelkerling.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), thin, slender (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 28 August 2009 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 August 2021
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 August 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 25 April 2025