Lithophyllum expansum f. genuinum Foslie, nom. inval. 1897
Publication Details
Lithophyllum expansum f. genuinum Foslie, nom. inval. 1897: 3
Published in: Foslie, M. (1897). On some Lithothamnia. Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1897(1): 1-20.
Request PDFType 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 Mesophyllum expansum (Philippi) Cabioch & M.L.Mendoza.
Origin of Species Name
Participle A (Latin), expanded, spread out (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 03 May 2011 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 02 February 2024
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E.A. Molinari Novoa in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 02 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 April 2024
