Alectoriaceae
Alectoriaceae is a family of lichen-forming fungi in the order Lecanorales. This family was first described in 1986 by Josef Hafellner and Victor John. The name Alectoriaceae is derived from the Greek word "alector," meaning rooster, likely referring to the somewhat feathery or comb-like appearance of some species within the family. Members of Alectoriaceae are found worldwide, though they are particularly prevalent in temperate and boreal regions.
The thallus morphology of Alectoriaceae species is diverse, ranging from fruticose, where the lichen body is