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.

Described Lecythium species

• Lecythium hyalinum (type species)

• Lecythium granulatus

• Lecythium minutum

• Lecythium kryptosis

• Lecythium mutabilis

• Lecythium terrestris

• Lecythium spinosum

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