The kingdom of fungi / Jens H. Petersen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Petersen, Jens H., 1956-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fungi.

Fungi--Spores.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 p.)

Edition:

Course Book

Place of Publication:

Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The fungi realm has been called the "hidden kingdom," a mysterious world populated by microscopic spores, gigantic mushrooms and toadstools, and a host of other multicellular organisms ranging widely in color, size, and shape. The Kingdom of Fungi provides an intimate look at the world's astonishing variety of fungi species, from cup fungi and lichens to truffles and tooth fungi, clubs and corals, and jelly fungi and puffballs. This beautifully illustrated book features more than 800 stunning color photographs as well as a concise text that describes the biology and ecology of fungi, fungal morphology, where fungi grow, and human interactions with and uses of fungi. The Kingdom of Fungi is a feast for the senses, and the ideal reference for naturalists, researchers, and anyone interested in fungi. Reveals fungal life as never seen before Features more than 800 stunning color photos Describes fungal biology, morphology, distribution, and uses A must-have reference book for naturalists and researchers

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Preface

Introducing fungal life

Fungal spores

Hyphae

Kinship

The perfect imperfects

Fruiting bodies

The Ascomycota

The Basidiomycota

The Zygomycota and other groups

Fungal ecology

Fungi in the world

Fungal future

Postscript

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781784024499

178402449X

9781299462076

1299462073

9781400846870

1400846870

OCLC:

840416182