Leocarpus is a genus of slime moulds belonging to the family Physaraceae. The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution.[1]
| Leocarpus | |
|---|---|
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| Leocarpus fragilis | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Phylum: | Amoebozoa |
| Class: | Myxogastria |
| Order: | Physarales |
| Family: | Physaraceae |
| Genus: | Leocarpus Link, 1809 |
Species
editThe following species are recognised in the genus Leocarpus:[1]
- Leocarpus fragilis (Dicks.) Rostaf., 1874
- Leocarpus granulatus Fr.
- Leocarpus melaleucus Gay
- Leocarpus minutus Fr.
- Leocarpus nitens Fr.
References
edit- ^ a b "Leocarpus". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 28 April 2021.