Biology:Crocyniaceae

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Short description: Family of fungi

Crocyniaceae
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Crocyniaceae

M.Choisy ex Hafellner (1984)
Type genus
Crocynia
(Ach.) A.Massal.
Type species
Lecidea gossypina
(Sw.) Ach.

The Crocyniaceae are a family of lichenized fungi in the order Lecanorales. This is a monotypic family with the sole genus Crocynia, which has primarily a tropical distribution.[1]

References

  1. Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford: CABI. 2007. p. 90. ISBN 0-85199-827-5. 

Wikidata ☰ Q5187452 entry