Lecideaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Lecideales, class Lecanoromycetes. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
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Romjularia lurida (Ach.) Timdal
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Lecidea atrobrunnea (DC.) Schaer.
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Porpidia macrocarpa (DC.) Hertel & A.J.Schwab
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Porpidia crustulata (Ach.) Hertel & Knoph
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Lecidea tessellata Flörke
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Porpidia flavicunda (Ach.) Gowan
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Lecidea fuscoatra (L.) Ach.
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Lecideaceae funguss belong to the Lecideales order in the Fungi kingdom. The prothallus, the lichen’s initial growth stage, is indistinct along the margins of immersed thalli, but becomes wavy, black, and somewhat distinct at the margins of more superficial thalli. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Lecideaceae is classified in the order Lecideales, class Lecanoromycetes, phylum Ascomycota. A distinct, raised rim made entirely of fungal tissue, called the true exciple, surrounds each disc and remains visible even on older specimens.
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