Ceramium fastigiatum Harvey, nom. illeg. 1834
Publication Details
Ceramium fastigiatum Harvey, nom. illeg. 1834: 303
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1834). Algological illustrations. No. I. Remarks on some British algae, and descriptions of new species recently added to our flora. Journal of Botany [Hooker] 1: 296-305, pls CXXXVIII, CXXXIX.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Ceramium is Ceramium virgatum Roth.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Ceramium cimbricum H.E.Petersen.
Source of Synonymy
Cormaci, M., Furnari, G., Alongi, G. & Serio, D. coautrice per le Ceramieae (2023). Flora marina bentonica del Mediterraneo: Rhodophyta - Rhodymeniophycidae III: Ceramiales I (RHODOMELACEAE escluse). Bollettino Accademia Gioenia di Scienze Naturali in Catania 56(386): 81-621, 109 pls.
Type Information
Type locality: "In mari Britannico"; (Silva & al. 1996: 391)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), fastigiate, with branches clustered, parallel and erect, giving a narrow elongated habit (occasionally meaning branched reaching to the same height) (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Habitat
Grows on Zostera in sandy areas, in calm seas, in association with Ulva and Sphacelaria, etc. (Nakamura 1965).
Created: 12 February 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 14 November 2024
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Francisco F. Pedroche in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 14 November 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 22 November 2024
