Lithothamnion nodulosum f. gracilescens Foslie 1900
Publication Details
Lithothamnion nodulosum f. gracilescens Foslie 1900: 13
Published in: Foslie, M. (1900). Revised systematical survey of the Melobesieae. Det Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1900(5): 1-22.
Request PDFPublication date: between 26.vi.1900 and 31.xii.1900
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.
Source of Synonymy
Gabrielson, P.W., Maneveldt, G.W., Hughey, J.R. & Peña, V. (2023). Taxonomic contributions to Hapalidales (Corallinophycidae, Rhodophyta): Boreolithothamnion gen. nov., Lithothamnion redefined and with three new species and Roseolithon with new combinations. Journal of Phycology 59: 751-774.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective A (Latin), with swellings, noduled, nodular, or with small nodules .
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 09 May 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 22 June 2023
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Nomenclatural notes
Treated as a new name: Lithothamnion gracilescens is a superfluous substitute name for Lithothamnion ungeri Kjellman (1883) (= Lithothamnion byssoides sensu Unger). The status of Foslie's material Is uncertain (Athanasiadis 2016: 228). - (02 October 2017) - M.D. Guiry
(Foslie) Foslie 1900: 13 (INA). - (05 August 2021) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 June 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 31 May 2025
