Placynthium
| Placynthium | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Placynthium nigrum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Subclass: | Lecanoromycetidae |
| Order: | Peltigerales |
| Family: | Placynthiaceae |
| Genus: | Placynthium (Ach.) Gray |
| Type species | |
| Placynthium nigrum (Huds.) Gray | |
Placynthium is a lichenized genus of fungi within the Placynthiaceae family.[1] Members of this genus are commonly called blackthread lichens.[2][3]
Gallery
Placynthium nigrum Tauberland, Germany
References
- ↑ Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM. (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany. 13: 1–58.
- ↑ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Name Search
- ↑ Blackthread Lichen (Placynthium), Encyclopedia of Life
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