''Amazonomyces'' is a
lichen
A lichen ( , ) is a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species in a mutualistic relationship.[fungi
A fungus ( : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from ...]
in the family
Arthoniaceae
The Arthoniaceae are a family of lichenized, lichenicolous and saprobic fungi in the order Arthoniales. The Arthoniaceae is the largest family of Arthoniales, with around 800 species. Most species in Arthoniaceae belong in '' Arthonia'' which is ...
.
The genus contains 3 species:
* ''
Amazonomyces farkasiae''
(Lücking) Lücking, Sérus. & G. Thor, 1998
* ''
Amazonomyces palmae''
Bat. & Cavalc., 1963
* ''
Amazonomyces sprucei''
(R. Sant.) Lücking, Sérus. & G. Thor, 1998
References
Arthoniaceae
Arthoniomycetes genera
Lichen genera
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