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Phlyctidaceae

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Phlyctidaceae
Phlyctis argena
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Gyalectales
Family: Phlyctidaceae
Poelt ex J.C.David & D.Hawksw. (1991)[1]
Type genus
Phlyctis
(Wallr.) Flot. (1850)
Genera

Phlyctis
Psathyrophlyctis

Synonyms
  • Phlyctidaceae Poelt (1974)[2]

The Phlyctidaceae are a family of lichenized fungi in the order Gyalectales. Species in this family have primarily a tropical distribution, and are usually found growing on bark.[3]

References

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  1. ^ David JC, Hawksworth DL (1991). "Validation of six family names of lichenized ascomycetes". Systema Ascomycetum. 10: 13–8.
  2. ^ Ahmadjian V, Hale ME (1974). The Lichens. p. 627. ISBN 978-0-12-044950-7.
  3. ^ Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford, UK: CABI. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-85199-827-5.