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Aphanopsidaceae—A New Family of Lichenized Ascomycetes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 March 2007

C. Printzen
Affiliation:
Botanische Staatssammlung München, Menzinger Straße 67, D-80638 München, Germany
G. Rambold
Affiliation:
Botanische Staatssammlung München, Menzinger Straße 67, D-80638 München, Germany

Abstract

The monotypic lichen genera Aphanopsis and Steinia have various ecological and anatomical features in common. Both genera exhibit a particular ascus type and are recognized as representing a family of their own, the Aphanopsidaceae. This family is preliminarily placed in the order Lecanorales.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © British Lichen Society 1995

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