Lithophyllum tumidulum Foslie 1901
Publication Details
Lithophyllum tumidulum Foslie 1901: 5
Published in: Foslie, M. (1901). New forms of Lithothamnia. Det Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1901(3): 1-6.
Publication date: between 27.vii.1901 and 31.xii.1901
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Lithophyllum is Lithophyllum incrustans Philippi.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Type Information
Type locality: Japan: Izu Province: Shimoda; (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 167) Holotype: not indicated; no date; on Gelidium; TRH; A18-1243 (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 167)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), somewhat swollen, protuberant or tumid.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 10 October 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 01 March 2024
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Paul Gabrielson in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 01 March 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024