Callithamnion nigrescens J.Agardh, nom. inval. 1892
Publication Details
Callithamnion nigrescens J.Agardh, nom. inval. 1892: addenda
Published in: Wilson, J.B. (1892). Catalogue of algae collected at or near Port Phillip Heads and Western Port. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria, New Seriesd 4(1): 157-190.
Publication date: "April 1892"
Type 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 Gymnothamnion nigrescens (J.Agardh) Athanasiadis.
Origin of Species Name
Participle (Latin), becoming black (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a freshwater species.
Created: 17 November 2011 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 November 2023
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 21 November 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 28 March 2024