Lithothamnion foecundum Kjellman 1883

Publication Details
Lithothamnion foecundum Kjellman 1883: 131, pl. 5: figs 11-19

Published in: Kjellman, F.R. (1883). Norra Ishafvets algflora [Northern Arctic Ocean algalflora]. Vega-expeditionens Vetenskapliga Iakttagelser 3: 1-431, pls 1-31.

Request PDF

Type Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Lithothamnion is Lithothamnion muelleri Lenormand ex Rosanoff.

Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Leptophytum foecundum (Kjellman) W.H.Adey.

Type Information
Syntype localities: Kara Sea: Actinia Bay at 76º8' N 90º25'E and Uddebay (east coast of Novaja Zemlya) at 74.5ºN; (Athanasiadis & Adey 2006: 90) Holotype: F.R. Kjellman; On pebbles and stones; UPS; unnumbered (Athanasiadis & Adey 2006: 90) Notes: Holotype labeled 'Lithothamnion foecundum orig. ex.' and including five slides B3: 96-B3100 labeled 'Lithothamnion foecundum Kariska havet...'.

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

General Environment
This is a marine species.

Created: 05 March 1999 by M.D. Guiry.

Last updated: 17 August 2015

Verification of Data
Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information before use, as noted on the website Content page.

Loading synonyms...
Loading notes...
Loading common names...
Loading distribution...
Loading references...
Loading bibliographical references...
Loading culture providers...

Linking to this page: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=17577

Citing AlgaeBase
Cite this record as:
M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 17 August 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 March 2024

 
Currently in AlgaeBase: