Lithothamnion apiculatum f. connatum Foslie 1895
Publication Details
Lithothamnion apiculatum f. connatum Foslie 1895: 54, pl. 15: figs 9-13 (as 'connata')
Published in: Foslie, M. (1895). The Norwegian forms of Lithothamnion. Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1894: 29-208, 23 pls.
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 Boreolithothamnion glaciale (Kjellman) P.W.Gabrielson, Maneveldt, Hughey & V.Peña.
Type Information
Type locality: Drøbak, Norway; (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 360) Lectotype: Gran; 12.vii.1893; no habitat data on type; TRH; B20-2669 (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 360)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 22 April 2000 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 June 2023
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 June 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024