Lithothamnion pentagonum Conti 1943
Publication Details
Lithothamnion pentagonum Conti 1943: 50, pl. VI [6]: fig. 3; pl. VIII [8]: fig. 4
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 Chamberlainium pentagonum (Conti) Coletti, Hrabovsky & Basso.
Fossil
Described as a fossil.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), five-angled.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 18 December 2020 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 18 December 2020
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 18 December 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 01 May 2024