Glyphis (lichen)

Glyphis
Glyphis cicatricosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Ostropales
Family: Graphidaceae
Genus: Glyphis
Ach.
Type species
Glyphis cicatricosa
Ach.
Species

G. cicatricosa
G. cribrosa
G. montoensis
G. scyphulifera

Glyphis is a genus of lichenized fungi in the Graphidaceae family.[1] The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in tropical regions, and contains five species.[2]

References

  1. Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM. (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet (Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany) 13: 1–58.
  2. Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA. (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi. (10th ed.). Wallingford: CABI. p. 288. ISBN 978-0-85199-826-8.

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