Lecythium

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