Lithophyllum lichenoides Philippi 1837
Publication Details
Lithophyllum lichenoides Philippi 1837: 389
Published in: Philippi, R.A. (1837). Beweis, dass die Nulliporen Pflanzen sind. Archiv für Naturgeschichte 3: 387-393, figs 2-6, pl. IX.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Lithophyllum is Lithophyllum incrustans Philippi.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Lithophyllum byssoides (Lamarck) Foslie.
Source of Synonymy
Woelkerling, W.J. (1998). Lamarck's nullipores. In: Non-geniculate Coralline Red Algae and the Paris Muséum: Systematics and Scientific History. (Woelkerling, W.J. & Lamy, D. Eds), pp. 243-278. Paris: Publications Scientifiques du Muséum/A.D.A.C.
Type Information
Type locality: "aus dem Sicilischen Meere" [Sicily, Italy]; (Philippi 1837: 389) Type: L; 943.10.34
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), like a lichen.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 21 August 1996 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 29 May 2011
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Irish note
Cotton (1912) includes a note on this entity. - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
Taxonomic note
According to Babbini & Bressan (1997) this species is a synonym of Mesophyllum lichenoides (Ellis) Lemoine. According to Woelkerling (1998: 258-259), L. lichenoides is a taxonomic synonym of L. byssoides. Treated as taxonomically valid by Athanasiadis (2016: 321). Includes records of Tenarea tortuosa (Esper) Lemoine (Woelkerling et al., 1985). - (11 May 2006) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 29 May 2011. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 17 April 2025
