Peltigeraceae

The Peltigeraceae are a lichenized family of fungi in the order Peltigerales. Species of this family have a widespread distribution but are especially prevalent in temperate regions.[1] The family contains two genera and 101 species.[2]

Peltigeraceae
Peltigera leucophlebia, member of the Peltigeraceae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Fungi
Division:
Ascomycota
Class:
Lecanoromycetes
Subclass:
Lecanoromycetidae
Order:
Peltigerales
Suborder:
Peltigerineae
Family:
Peltigeraceae

Type genus
Peltigera
Genera

Peltigera
Solorina

References
  1. Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford, UK: CABI. p. 261. ISBN 0-85199-827-5.
  2. Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford, UK: CABI. p. 504. ISBN 978-0-85199-826-8.


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