| Polychidium | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Peltigerales |
| Family: | Massalongiaceae |
| Genus: | Polychidium |
| Species: | P. muscicola |
| Binomial name | |
| Polychidium muscicola (Sw.) Gray | |
Polychidium is a genus of lichenized fungi within the Placynthiaceae family. It is monotypic, containing only the species Polychidium muscicola. [1]
Massalongiaceae is a small family of lichen-forming fungi in the order Peltigerales. It has three genera and seven species.
The following outline provides an overview of and topical guide to lichens.