Callithamnion truncatum Meneghini 1844
Publication Details
Callithamnion truncatum Meneghini 1844: 288
Published in: Meneghini, G. (1844). Nuove species de Callithamnion e di Griffithsia trovate in Dalmazia dal Sig. V. Vidovich. Giornale Botanico Italiano Anno 1 Tomo 1(1): 284-291.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Callithamnion is Callithamnion corymbosum (Smith) Lyngbye.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Compsothamnion truncatum (Meneghini) De Toni.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), truncate, i.e., ending very abruptly as if cut straight across (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 17 November 2011 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 27 February 2017
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 27 February 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 20 April 2024
