The Monoblastiaceae are a
family
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of
lichen-forming
fungi
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in the
monotypic
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order Monoblastiales. It contains six
genera.
The family was
circumscribed
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in 1929 by British botanist
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.
Genera
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Acrocordia'' – 6 spp.
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Anisomeridium'' – ca. 80 spp.
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Caprettia'' – 8 spp.
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Megalotremis'' – 12 spp.
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Monoblastia'' – 11 spp.
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Trypetheliopsis'' – 6 spp.
References
Dothideomycetes
Dothideomycetes families
Lichen families
Taxa described in 1929
Taxa named by William Watson (botanist)
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