Acrothamnion pulchellum J.Agardh 1892
Publication Details
Acrothamnion pulchellum J.Agardh 1892: 25, pl. I: figs 6-10
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
This is the type species (holotype) of the genus Acrothamnion.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Acrothamnion preissii (Sonder) E.M.Wollaston.
Source of Synonymy
Athanasiadis, A. (1996). Morphology and classification of the Ceramioideae (Rhodophyta) based on phylogenetic principles. Opera Botanica 128: [1]-216, 108 figs.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), beautiful and little (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 27 January 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 13 October 2015
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Nomenclatural note
Treated as a new name: the supposed basionym, Callithamnion pulchellum Harvey, was an illegitimate name. - (13 October 2015) - M.D. Guiry
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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 12 April 2025
