Pithya
| Pithya | |
|---|---|
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| Cup fungus of the genus Pithya (not identified to species) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Subdivision: | Pezizomycotina |
| Class: | Pezizomycetes |
| Order: | Pezizales |
| Family: | Sarcoscyphaceae |
| Genus: | Pithya Fuckel |
| Type species | |
| Pithya cupressina Fuckel | |
Pithya is a genus of fungi in the Sarcoscyphaceae family.[1] There are five species in the genus, which are widespread in northern temperate areas.[2]
References
- ↑ Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM. (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet (Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany) 13: 1–58. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
- ↑ Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA. (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi. 10th ed. Wallingford: CABI. p. 539. ISBN 0-85199-826-7.