Chrysotrichaceae

Chrysotrichaceae
Chrysothrix xanthina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Arthoniomycetes
Order: Arthoniales
Family: Chrysotrichaceae
Zahlbr. (1905)
Type genus
Chrysothrix
Mont. (1852)
Genera

Byssocaulon
Chrysothrix
Galbinothrix
Melarthonis

Synonyms[1]
  • Pulverariaceae Kostel. (1831)

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]

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  3. ^ Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford: CABI. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-85199-827-5.
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