Lichtheimiaceae Explained

Lichtheimiaceae is a family of fungi in the order Mucorales. The family was circumscribed in 2013 after a molecular phylogenetic analysis helped delineate a new family structure for the Mucorales.

Genera

• Circinella – 11 spp.
• Dichotomocladium – 5 spp.
• Fennellomyces – 4 spp.
• Lichtheimia – 7 spp.
• Phascolomyces – 1 sp.
• Rhizomucor – 6 spp.
• Thamnostylum – 4 spp.
• Thermomucor – 1 sp.
• Zychaea – 1 sp.