Chrysotrichaceae

Chrysotrichaceae
	Chrysothrix candelaris, member of the Chrysothricaceae.
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Fungi
Division:	Ascomycota
Subphylum:	Pezizomycotina
Class:	Arthoniomycetes
Order:	Arthoniales
Family:	Chrysotrichaceae; Zahlbr. (1905)
Type species
	Chrysothrix; Mont.
Genera
	Byssocaulon; Chrysothrix

The Chrysotrichaceae 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.^[1]

Spelling

Chrysothricaceae is an alternative spelling that has been used in some older publications.

References

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

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

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