| Leocarpus | |
|---|---|
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| Leocarpus fragilis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Phylum: | Amoebozoa |
| Class: | Myxogastria |
| Order: | Physarales |
| Family: | Physaraceae |
| Genus: | Leocarpus Link, 1809 |
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The following species are recognised in the genus Leocarpus: [1]
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