Antithamnion divergens (J.Agardh) J.Agardh 1896
Publication Details
Antithamnion divergens (J.Agardh) J.Agardh 1896: Index p. 1
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1896). Analecta algologica, Continuatio III. Lunds Universitets ÅrsSkrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 32(2): 1-140, 1-8 [index], 1 plate.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Antithamnion is Antithamnion cruciatum (C.Agardh) Nägeli.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Antithamnion delicatulum (Harvey) De Toni.
Source of Synonymy
Athanasiadis, A. (1996). Morphology and classification of the Ceramioideae (Rhodophyta) based on phylogenetic principles. Opera Botanica 128: [1]-216, 108 figs.
Basionym
Callithamnion divergens J.Agardh
Type Information
Type locality: Georgetown, Tasmania; (Athanasiadis 1996: 155) Lectotype: LD; harb. alg. Agardh 18804 (Wollaston 1968: 283)
Origin of Species Name
Participle B (Latin), divergent, going different ways (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 21 January 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 October 2015
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Nomenclatural note
Womersley (1998: 112) cites Antithamnion divergens (J. Agardh) J. Agardh 1892: 21. - (11 December 2008) - G.M. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 October 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 July 2025
