Callithamnion compactum E.Y.Dawson 1962

Publication Details
Callithamnion compactum E.Y.Dawson 1962: 29, pl. 9: fig. 3

Published in: Dawson, E.Y. (1962). Marine red algae of Pacific Mexico. Part 7. Ceramiales: Ceramiaceae, Delesseriaceae. Allan Hancock Pacific Expeditions 26: 1-207, 50 pls.

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Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Callithamnion is Callithamnion corymbosum (Smith) Lyngbye.

Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.

Type Information
Type locality: Bahía Asunción, Baja California, Mexico; (Dawson 1962: 29) Holotype: 28 April 1950; epiphytic on Prionitis delicatula, intertidal; Herb. A. Hancock Foundation; E. Y. Dawson 9179 (Dawson 1962: 29) Notes: Dawson (1962: 29) notes that there is an isotype slide located in Herb. Beaudette Foundation.

Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), compact (Stearn 1973).

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 13 December 2001 by G.M. Guiry.

Last updated: 05 April 2020

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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 05 April 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
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