Lithophyllum africanum Foslie 1900

Publication Details
Lithophyllum africanum Foslie 1900: 3

Published in: Foslie, M. (1900). Five new calcareous algae. Det Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1900(3): 1-6.

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Publication date: between 26.vi.1900 and 31.xii.1900

Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Lithophyllum is Lithophyllum incrustans Philippi.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Floiophycus africanus (Foslie) R.A.Townsend & Huisman.

Type Information
Type locality: Cabo Verde [= Cape Vert], [Sénégal]; (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 215) Lectotype: Anon.; no date; none given; TRH; A27-1559 (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 215)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), of or pertaining to Africa.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 14 December 1998 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 25 September 2018

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 25 September 2018. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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