👉 Loricarioids are a group of organisms that belong to the family Loriciferae, which is a large and diverse group of fungi. These fungi are characterized by their elongated, flattened bodies with a thick, tough, and fibrous outer layer known as the "lenticels". Lenticels are composed primarily of mycelium (a type of fungus) that serves as a support for the cell walls of the loricarioid. Loricarioids have an extensive