Lithothamnion fruticulosum f. flexuosa Foslie 1895
Publication Details
Lithothamnion fruticulosum f. flexuosa Foslie 1895: 46, pl. 7: fig. 3
Published in: Foslie, M. (1895). The Norwegian forms of Lithothamnion. Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskabs Skrifter 1894: 29-208, 23 pls.
Request PDFType 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 Boreolithothamnion glaciale (Kjellman) P.W.Gabrielson, Maneveldt, Hughey & V.Peña.
Source of Synonymy
Gabrielson, P.W., Maneveldt, G.W., Hughey, J.R. & Peña, V. (2023). Taxonomic contributions to Hapalidales (Corallinophycidae, Rhodophyta): Boreolithothamnion gen. nov., Lithothamnion redefined and with three new species and Roseolithon with new combinations. Journal of Phycology 59: 751-774.
Type Information
Type locality: Tromsø, Norway; (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 384) Lectotype: Foslie; 15.viii.1890; no habitat data on type; TRH; B27-2805 (Woelkerling & al. 2005: 384) Notes: Lectotype: TRH B27-2805 designated by Woelkerling, 1993: 95 (Peña et al., 2021: 9).
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), small and shrubby.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 09 May 2000 by Fabio Rindi.
Last updated: 22 June 2023
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Nomenclatural note
1895: pl. 7, fig. 1-3 (Peña et al., 2021: 9). 1894: 46 pls 7, 8 (INA). - (04 August 2021) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 22 June 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 06 June 2025
