Family Pertusariaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A fungus family of division Lichenes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Family Pertusariaceae consists of approximately 80 fungal species worldwide, often found in moist to wet forests with mild climates.
- Lichenologists often classify genus Porina under the family Pertusariaceae due to similarities in spore and ascocarp characteristics.
- Division Lichenes contains multiple families including the Family Pertusariaceae which comprises lichens occurring on various substrates such as rocks or tree barks.
- Further research into the Family Pertusariaceae revealed complex relationships and reclassifications within the different genera and species.
- Classification under the Family Pertusariaceae usually implies unique features including crustose growth habits in temperate or tropical regions.