Lithophyllum muricatum (Foslie) Foslie 1908
Publication Details
Lithophyllum muricatum (Foslie) Foslie 1908: 18
Published in: Foslie, M. (1908). Algologiske notiser V. Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1908(7): 1-20.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Lithophyllum is Lithophyllum incrustans Philippi.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Crusticorallina muricata (Foslie) P.W.Gabrielson, Martone, K.R.Hind & C.P.Jensen.
Basionym
Phymatolithon muricatum Foslie
Type Information
Type locality: Botany Beach, near Port Renfrew, Vancouver I., BC, Canada; (Hind et al. 2016: 934) Type: K. Yendo; 6.vii.1901; TRH; (Index Nominum Algarum) Notes: Lectotype: UC 341316 (specimen D), Yendo, June 1901 (Steneck & Paine, 1986: 224, figs 5, 8).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), covered wiith short, hard points.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 03 February 2021 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 03 February 2021
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 03 February 2021. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
