Chrysothricaceae

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.[1]

Chrysothricaceae
Chrysothrix candelaris, member of the Chrysothricaceae.
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Fungi
Division:
Ascomycota
Subphylum:
Pezizomycotina
Class:
Arthoniomycetes
Order:
Arthoniales
Family:
Chrysothricaceae

Zahlbr. (1905)
Type species
Chrysothrix
Mont.
Genera

Byssocaulon
Chrysothrix

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,[2] and he spelled it Chrysothricaceae, so that is the proper spelling.

References
  1. Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford: CABI. p. 17. ISBN 0-85199-827-5.
  2. Zahlbruckner, Alexander. 1907. B. Spezieller Teil. Pages 49–249 in A. Engler & K. Prantl (eds.), Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien nebst ihren Gattungen und wichtigeren Arten, insbesondere den Nutzpflanzen, unter Mitwirkung zahlreicher hervorragender Fachgelehrten begründet. Teil 1, Abt. 1. Page 117.


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