Antithamnion leptocladum (Montagne) M.J.Wynne 1986
Publication Details
Antithamnion leptocladum (Montagne) M.J.Wynne 1986: 316
Published in: Wynne, M.J. (1986). Report on a collection of benthic marine algae from the Namibian coast (southwestern Africa). Nova Hedwigia 43: 311-355, 24 pls.
Type 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 Antithamnion densum (Suhr) M.Howe.
Source of Synonymy
Athanasiadis, A. (1996). Morphology and classification of the Ceramioideae (Rhodophyta) based on phylogenetic principles. Opera Botanica 128: [1]-216, 108 figs.
Basionym
Callithamnion leptocladum Montagne
Type Information
Type locality: Ile du Taud, Straits of Magellan; (Athanasiadis 1996: 161) Type: D. d'Urville; on "Rhodymenia palmetta"; PC; (Athanasiadis 1996: 161)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), with slender shoots.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 13 March 2006 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 16 October 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 16 October 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 December 2024
