Placynthiopsis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
Order: | Peltigerales |
Family: | Placynthiaceae |
Genus: | Placynthiopsis |
Species: | P. africana |
Binomial name | |
Placynthiopsis africana Zahlbr. | |
Placynthiopsis is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Placynthiaceae family. It is monotypic, containing only the species Placynthiopsis africana. [1]
The Placynthiaceae are a lichenized family of fungi in the order Peltigerales. Species of this family are found largely in northern temperate regions.
The following outline provides an overview of and topical guide to lichens.