Callithamnion apiculatum Meneghini 1844
Publication Details
Callithamnion apiculatum Meneghini 1844: 302
Published in: Meneghini, G. (1844). Algarum species novae vel minus notae a Prof. J. Meneghini propositae. Giornale Botanico Italiano Anno 1 Tomo 1(1): 296-306.
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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 Seirospora apiculata (Meneghini) Feldmann-Mazoyer.
Source of Synonymy
Feldmann-Mazoyer, G. (1941 '1940'). Recherches sur les Céramiacées de la Mediterranée occidentale. pp. 1-510, errata 1-3, 191 figs, 4 pls [I-IV]. Alger: Imprimerie Minerva 5, Rue Clauzel.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), ending abruptly in a sharp point or apiculum (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 May 2008 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 21 November 2023
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Nomenclatural note
"Described from Dalmatia (Croatia) by Meneghini (1844: 302)." (Cormaci & al. 2023: 332). - (21 November 2023) - M.D. Guiry
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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 02 June 2025
