Lithothamnion giganteum L.R.Mason 1943
Publication Details
Lithothamnion giganteum L.R.Mason 1943: 93
Published in: Setchell, W.A. & Mason, L.R. (1943). New or little known crustaceous corallines from Pacific North America. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 29: 92-97.
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 Boreolithothamnion giganteum (L.R.Mason) P.W.Gabrielson, Maneveldt, Hughey & V.Pena.
Type Information
Type locality: Off La Jolla, San Diego County, Califonia.; (Setchell & Mason 1943: 93) Holotype: N.L. Gardner; June 1905; UC; 736368 (Dawson 1960: 16)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), huge.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 30 April 1998 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 26 August 2023
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Citing AlgaeBase
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 26 August 2023. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 19 April 2024
