Chrysotrichaceae
Family of lichen-forming fungi
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Chrysotrichaceae is a family of lichenized fungi in the order Arthoniales.[2] Member of this family have a widespread distribution, but are especially prevalent in tropical areas.[3] "Chrysothrichaceae" and "Chrysothricaceae" are alternative spellings that have been used in some older publications; the latter was used by Alexander Zahlbruckner in the protologue publication. Both of these spellings are considered incorrect, and the current spelling has been formalised following a proposal[1] for conservation of Chrysotrichaceae against Pulverariaceae (an earlier synonym).[4]
| Chrysotrichaceae | |
|---|---|
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| Chrysothrix xanthina | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Arthoniomycetes |
| Order: | Arthoniales |
| Family: | Chrysotrichaceae Zahlbr. (1905) |
| Type genus | |
| Chrysothrix Mont. (1852) | |
| Genera | |
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Byssocaulon | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Genera
- Byssocaulon Mont. (1835) – 1 sp.
- Chrysothrix Mont. (1852) – ca. 18 spp.
- Galbinothrix Frisch, G.Thor, K.H.Moon & Y.Ohmura (2018) – 1 sp.
- Melarthonis Frisch & G.Thor (2014) – 1 sp.
