Chrysothricaceae


The Chrysothricaceae are a family of lichenized fungi in the order Arthoniales. Member of this family have a widespread distribution, but are especially prevalent in tropical areas.

Spelling

There is some confusion as to the proper spelling of this taxon. The spells it Chrysothricaceae, while the spells it Chrysotrichaceae. Both spellings are commonly encountered in the literature. However, the family was originally described by Alexander Zahlbruckner in 1907, and he spelled it Chrysothricaceae, so that is the proper spelling.