''Pseudobaeomyces'' is a
genus
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of
lichenized fungi
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The Icmadophilaceae are a family
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family. It is
monotypic
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, containing the single species ''Pseudobaeomyces insignis'', found in Asia.
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References
Lichens of Asia
Monotypic Lecanoromycetes genera
Lichen genera
Pertusariales
Taxa described in 1940
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