TY - BOOK AU - Bunyard,Britt A. AU - Bunyard,Britt A. TI - The Little Book of Fungi SN - 9780691260143 PY - 2024///] CY - Princeton, NJ PB - Princeton University Press, KW - SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany KW - bisacsh KW - SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology KW - ascomycetes KW - basidiomycetes KW - Britt A. Bunyard KW - chytrid KW - field guide KW - foraging KW - forests KW - fungi KW - Fungi KW - molds KW - morels KW - mushrooms KW - mycology KW - mycomedicinals KW - oomycetes KW - plant pathogens KW - psychedelics KW - rust fungi KW - The Little Book of Fungi KW - wild mushrooms KW - Mushrooms KW - Plants KW - Species KW - Spores KW - Fungus KW - Fungal KW - Wood KW - Animals KW - Tree KW - Organisms KW - Cells KW - Bodies KW - Soil KW - Insects KW - Truffle KW - Fruiting bodies KW - Mycorrhizal KW - Pathogens KW - Forest KW - Root KW - Habitats KW - Water KW - Rot KW - Hyphae KW - Death KW - Planet KW - Crop KW - Ascomycetes KW - Matter KW - Fruit KW - Mold KW - Cap KW - Reproduction KW - Cellulose KW - Organic KW - Sexual KW - Human KW - Disease KW - Material KW - Carbon KW - Parasites KW - Growth KW - Worldwide KW - Enzymes KW - Mycorrhizal fungi KW - Organic matter KW - Microbes KW - Agaric KW - Structures KW - Evolution N1 - Frontmatter --; CONTENTS --; Introduction --; 1. What is a Fungus? --; 2. Form and Function --; 3. Habitat and Ecology --; 4. Evolution --; 5. Lifestyle and Physiology --; 6. Reproduction --; 7. Mutualism and Competition --; 8. Study and Cultivation --; 9. Fungi and Humans --; 10. Threats and Conservation --; 11. Popular Culture --; 12. Curious Facts --; Glossary --; Further Reading --; Index --; Acknowledgments --; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; restricted access N2 - A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s fungiPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Fungi is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world’s fungi, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from morphology, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on fungi in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of fungi.A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth coverFeatures some 140 color illustrations and photosMakes a perfect gift UR - https://www.degruyterbrill.com/isbn/9780691260143 UR - https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/cover/isbn/9780691260143/original ER -