Lithophyllum tumidulum f. dispar Foslie 1907

Publication Details
Lithophyllum tumidulum f. dispar Foslie 1907: 29

Published in: Foslie, M. (1907). Algologiske notiser IV. Det Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1907(6): 1-30.

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Publication date: between 30.ix.1907 and 27.i.1908

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 Titanoderma dispar (Foslie) Woelkerling, Y.M.Chamberlain & P.C.Silva.

Source of Synonymy
Foslie, M. (1909). Algologiske notiser VI. Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1909(2): 1-63.

Type Information
Type locality: west coast of Whidbey Island, Washington State, USA; (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 161) Lectotype: Setchell & N.L.Gardner Algae of Puget Sound number 658; 28.vii.1901; cast ashore on Ahnfeltia concinna; TRH; A18-1186 (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 161)

Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), somewhat swollen, protuberant or tumid.

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 06 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 12 August 2015

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 August 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 23 November 2024

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