| Lecythium | |
|---|---|
| Lecythium sp. | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| (unranked): | SAR |
| Order: | Cercozoa |
| Family: | Chlamydophryidae |
| Genus: |
Lecythium Hertwig & Lesser |
| Type species | |
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Lecythium hyalinum |
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Lecythium is a genus of testate amoebae within the Chlamydophryidae. These amoebae bear a thin and hyaline test and are common in freshwater and soil, one marine species is known. Lecythium spp. feed on fungi or algae.