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Catillariaceae
Sign in to saveThe Catillariaceae are a family of crustose lichens in the order Lecanorales. Species of this family have a widespread distribution, especially in temperate areas. The family contains five genera and about 130 species, most of which form crusty growths tightly attached to rocks, bark, or soil.
Species
FAMILY
- KingdomFungi
- PhylumAscomycota
- ClassLecanoromycetes
- OrderLecanorales
- FamilyCatillariaceae
Habitatmarine
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 7
- With media
- 3
- Family
- Catillariaceae
- Collections
- MEL, CHSC, US, CANL
- Recorded in
- United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Canada
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Encyclopedic overview
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- Taxonomy
- Description
- Genera
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The Catillariaceae are a family of crustose lichens in the order Lecanorales. Species of this family have a widespread distribution, especially in temperate areas. The family contains five genera and about 130 species, most of which form crusty growths tightly attached to rocks, bark, or soil.
==Taxonomy==
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