Lithophyllum elegans (Foslie) Foslie 1900
Publication Details
Lithophyllum elegans (Foslie) Foslie 1900: 20
Published in: Foslie, M. (1900). Revised systematical survey of the Melobesieae. Det Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1900(5): 1-22.
Publication date: between 26.vi.1900 and 31.xii.1900
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Lithophyllum is Lithophyllum incrustans Philippi.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Lithothamnion elegans Foslie
Type Information
Type locality: Kalifornia-Golfen [= Gulf of California], México; (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 188) Holotype: Anon; no date; no habitat data on type; TRH; A23-1383 (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 188)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective B (Latin), elegant (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 25 October 2005 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 12 August 2015
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 12 August 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024