Lithophyllum giganteum Zanardini 1843
Publication Details
Lithophyllum giganteum Zanardini 1843: 43
Published in: Zanardini, G. (1843). Saggio di classificazione naturale delle Ficee del Dottore Giovanni Zanardini aggiunti nuovi studii sopra l'androsace degli antichi con tavola miniata ed enumerazione di tutte le specie scoperte e raccolte dall'autore in Dalmazia. pp. [1]-64, 2 folded tables, 1 col. pl. Venezia [Venice]: Dallo Stabilimento tipographico enciclopedico di Girolamo Tasso.
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The type species (lectotype) of the genus Lithophyllum is Lithophyllum incrustans Philippi.
Status of Name
The taxonomic or nomenclatural status (or both) of this entity is in some way unresolved and requires further investigation.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), huge.
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 14 November 2017 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 November 2017
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Nomenclatural note
Very little description but seemingly valid: "Cresce in fondo al mare, ed è veramente singolare per la forma gigantesca delle squamme fogliacee". [It grows at the bottom of the sea, and is truly unique for the giant form of the compressed foliage]. - (14 November 2017) - M.D. Guiry
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 November 2017. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 11 July 2025
