Catillariaceae
| Catillariaceae | |
|---|---|
| Catillaria chalybeia, growing on granite in Portugal | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Lecanorales |
| Family: | Catillariaceae Hafellner (1984) |
| Type genus | |
| Catillaria A.Massal. (1852)
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| Genera | |
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Austrolecia | |
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.