Antithamnion subulatum (Harvey) J.Agardh 1892
Publication Details
Antithamnion subulatum (Harvey) J.Agardh 1892: 20
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1892). Analecta algologica. Lunds Universitets ÅrsSkrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 28(6): 1-182, 3 pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Antithamnion is Antithamnion cruciatum (C.Agardh) Nägeli.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Hollenbergia subulata (Harvey) E.M.Wollaston.
Source of Synonymy
Wollaston, E.M. (1972 '1971'). Antithamnion and related genera occurring on the Pacific coast of North America. Syesis 4: 73-92.
Basionym
Callithamnion subulatum Harvey
Type Information
Type locality: "On small stones, sandy beach, Esquimalt, Dr. LyalL" [Esquimault, British Columbia, Canada]; (Harvey 1862: 175) Lectotype: Lyall; ‘on a sandy beach, February 1859’; TCD; (Wollaston 1972: 82)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), subulate, awl-shaped, i.e., tapering from a narrow or moderately broad base to a very fine point (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 01 October 2004 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 October 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 13 October 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 January 2025
