Lithothamnion proboscideum Foslie 1897
Publication Details
Lithothamnion proboscideum Foslie 1897: 14
Published in: Foslie, M. (1897). On some Lithothamnia. Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1897(1): 1-20.
Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Lithothamnion is Lithothamnion muelleri Lenormand ex Rosanoff.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Lithophyllum proboscideum (Foslie) Foslie.
Type Information
Type locality: Monterey, California, USA; (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 192) Holotype: W.A.Setchell 1084A; THR; A23-1402 (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 192)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), like a proboscis.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 07 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 20 April 2024