Lithothamnion soriferum f. globosum Foslie 1891
Publication Details
Lithothamnion soriferum f. globosum Foslie 1891: 41, pl. 3: fig. 3 (as 'globosa')
Published in: Foslie, M. (1891). Contribution to the knowledge of the marine algae of Norway. II. Species from different tracts. Tromsø Museums Aarshefter 14: 36-58, 3 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.
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.
Type Information
Type locality: Honningsvaag [now Honningsvåg], Finnmark, Norway; (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 434) Type: M. Foslie; 20.vi.1882; collection depth: 4-8 fathoms; TRH; C11-3142 (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 434) Notes: Lectotype designated by Woelkerling, 1993: 107; specimen sequenced by Peña et al., 2021 is illustrated in Foslie, 1891: pl. 3, fig. 3.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), sorus-bearing (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 09 May 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 22 June 2023
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Taxonomic note
DNA sequence data have confirmed the placement of the species in L. glaciale (Peña et al, 2021: 10). - (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 22 May 2025
