Callithamnion comosum Harvey 1844
Publication Details
Callithamnion comosum Harvey 1844: 451 (as 'Callithamnion ? comosum')
Published in: Harvey, W.H. (1844). Algae of Tasmania. London Journal of Botany 3: 428-454.
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 Warrenia comosa (Harvey) Harvey ex F.Schmitz & Hauptfleisch.
Type Information
Type locality: George Town, V. D. L., R. Gunn, Esq., n. 1307, and 1303 in part [Georgetown, Tasmania]; (Harvey 1844: 451-2) Lectotype (R. Gunn 1303; designated by Womersley 1998: 23): TCD; (Womersley 1998: 23)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), furnished with tufts of leaves or hairs.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 31 December 2000 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 08 February 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 08 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
