Lithothamnium crassum Philippi 1837
Publication Details
Lithothamnium crassum 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 Lithophyllum racemus (Lamarck) Foslie.
Source of Synonymy
Basso, D., Fravega, P. & Vanucci, G. (1996). Fossil and living corallinaceans related to the Mediterranean endemic species Lithophyllum racemus (Lamarck) Foslie. Facies 35: 275-292, pls 63-67.
Type Information
Type locality: Mediterranean Sea near Sicily; (Silva & al. 1996: 247) Lectotype: L; 943, 10...34 (Woelkerling 1983: 173)
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 16 July 1999 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 22 November 2024