Kingdom Fungi Subphylum Pezizomycotina Scientific name Chrysotrichaceae Rank Family | Division Ascomycota Order Arthoniales Higher classification Arthoniales | |
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Similar Chrysothrix, Arthoniales, Roccellaceae, Coccocarpiaceae, Chrysothrix candelaris | ||
The Chrysothricaceae are a family of lichenized fungi in the order Arthoniales. Member of this family have a widespread distribution, but are especially prevalent in tropical areas.
Spelling
There is some confusion as to the proper spelling of this taxon. The Index Fungorum spells it Chrysothricaceae, while the Outline of Ascomycota - 2007 spells it Chrysotrichaceae. Both spellings are commonly encountered in the literature. However, the family was originally described by Alexander Zahlbruckner in 1907, and he spelled it Chrysothricaceae, so that is the proper spelling.
References
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