Lithophyllum cristatum Meneghini 1840
Publication Details
Lithophyllum cristatum Meneghini 1840: un-numbered page [no. 9]
Published in: Meneghini, G. (1840). Lettera del Prof. Giuseppe Meneghini al Dott. Iacob Corinaldi a Pisa. pp. [1-4]. Pisa: Tipografia Prosperi.
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Lithophyllum is Lithophyllum incrustans Philippi.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Tenarea tortuosa (Esper) Me.Lemoine.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), crested.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 15 September 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 18 September 2017
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Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 September 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 18 April 2024
