Lophothalia lanuginosa J.Agardh 1890
Publication Details
Lophothalia lanuginosa J.Agardh 1890: 64, pl. 2: fig. 3
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1890). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. (Sjette afdelningen.). Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Andra Afdelningen, Kongl. Fysiografiska Sällskapets i Lund Handlingar 26(3): 1-125, III pls.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (holotype) of the genus Lophothalia is Lophothalia verticillata (Harvey) Kützing.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Doxodasya lanuginosa (J.Agardh) Falkenberg.
Type Information
Type locality: "Ad oras australes Novae Hollandia" ; (Agardh 1890: 65) Lectotype (Encounter Bay, South Australia; designated by Womersley 2003: 270): Hussey; LD; Herb. Agardh 42150 (Womersley 2003: 270)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), woolly, downy (Stearn 1973).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 29 September 2003 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 February 2024
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 February 2024. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 May 2024
