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The Allure of Fungi
Artist/Author: Pouliot, Alison$50.00 Add to cartAn interdisciplinary exploration of fungi, showcasing stunning photographs.
Although relatively little known, fungi provide the links between the terrestrial organisms and ecosystems that underpin our functioning planet. -
Fungi of Australia: Inocybaceae
Artist/Author: Matheny, P Brandon, Neale L Bougher$240.00 Add to cartAn illustrated account of 137 species of this family of gilled fungi, including 101 new to science.
The family Inocybaceae are a diverse cosmopolitan group of gilled fungi. Until now, only a small number of species had been described from Australia, but with this major revision a total of 137 species are recognised, of which 101 are new to science. Ninety per cent of these species (121 of the 137) are found only in Australia. -
A Field Guide to Tasmanian Fungi (Second Edition)
Artist/Author: Gates, Genevieve, David Ratkowsky$44.00 Add to cartA comprehensive guide relevant to the whole of southern Australia, with over 600 species of fungi superbly illustrated and described. -
Australian Subtropical Fungi
Artist/Author: McMullan-Fisher, Sapphire, Patrick Leonard, Frances Guard$38.00 Add to cartA field guide to some of the interesting and unusual fungi of the Australian subtropics.
The guide covers 115 species, with illustrations and descriptions of each. Many of the species covered appear for the first time in a field guide.This book is aimed at field naturalists wanting to develop an interest in the fungi of the Australian subtropics. It contains a simple morphological key to the main groups of fungi. The fungi of the Australian subtropics are a very diverse and little studied group of organisms, many of which appear to be unique to the region.
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Admiring the fungi of Lower Eyre Peninsula: a preliminary guide to the large fungi of the region.
Artist/Author: Saunders, Brian.$25.00 Add to cartThis guide both helps to identify the fungi of the Lower Eyre Peninsula in South Australia and to demonstrate aspects of their diversity. The excellent introduction includes information on fungi biology, habitats, distribution and more. Although specific in its geographic coverage this book will be of interest to fungi enthusiasts.
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A Guide to the Common Fungi of Coastal New South Wales
Artist/Author: Moore, Skye and Pam O'Sullivan.$20.00 Add to cartFungi play an incredibly important role in all terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. They aid decomposition and nutrient cycling, help to create and stabilise soils, form relationships with plant roots that are essential for the survival of plants, and provide habitat and a food resource for a multitude of other organisms.
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Where the slime mould creeps: the fascinating world of myxomycetes.
Artist/Author: Lloyd, Sarah.$30.00 Add to cartSlime moulds are not slimy, nor do they look like mould; in fact, most are exquisite. Fuligo septica is an exception. This common cosmopolitan species forms amorphous yellowish blobs known variously throughout the world as dogs vomit slime, moon shit, demon droppings or snake poo.
Plasmodial or acellular slime mouldsalso known as Myxomycetesare mysterious and ubiquitous, yet few people know they exist.
One reason for this is their size. Their reproductive structures are so small that they are easily overlooked by all but a dedicated few prepared to search trees, logs, stumps and leaf litter with magnifying lens and torch.
Naturalist, writer and photographer Sarah Lloyd is perfectly located to search for myxomycetes in the tall wet eucalypt forest that surrounds her home in northern Tasmania. Her photographs of over sixty species capture the colour and variety in their miniature spore-bearing fruits. She is also ideally situated to document over hours and days some common but rarely seen events including actively feeding plasmodia (one of the two animal-like stages of a myxomycete) and the transformation of plasmodia to reproductive structures.
In the 19th century three type specimens of myxomycetesthe original specimens used by an author to describe a new specieswere collected from Tasmania. And even though cool temperate forests are known to be rich in myxomycetes and there have been occasional collecting trips to this remote corner of the world, it has taken a local naturalist to discover these riches and to share her passion for these ecologically important organisms. -
The Magical World of Fungi
Artist/Author: Negus, Patricia, Richard Robinson and Jane Scott.$28.00 Add to cartEnjoy Patricia Negus’ fungi illustrations in this completely updated and enlarged edition of this landmark book. This stunning collection of watercolours explore the fungi of Australia’s southwest.
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Ascomycete Fungi of North America: A Mushroom Reference Guide
Artist/Author: Beug, Michael et al.$165.00 Add to cartApproximately 75 percent of all fungi that have been described to date belong to the phylum Ascomycota. They are usually referred to as Ascomycetes and are commonly found and collected by mushroom enthusiasts. Ascomycetes exhibit a remarkable range of biodiversity, are beautiful and visually complex, and some, including morels and truffles, are highly prized for their edibility. Many play significant roles in plant ecology because of the mycorrhizal associations that they form. Thus it is remarkable that no book dedicated to describing and illustrating the North American Ascomycetes has been published in over sixty years.Filling the gap between technical publications and the limited representation of Ascomycetes in general mushroom field guides, “Ascomycete Fungi of North America” is a scientifically accurate work dedicated to this significant group of fungi. Because it is impossible to describe and illustrate the tens of thousands of species that occur in North America, the authors focus on species found in the continental United States and Canada that are large enough to be readily noticeable to mycologists, naturalists, photographers, and mushroom hunters. They provide 843 color photographs and more than 600 described species, many of which are illustrated in color for the first time. While emphasizing macroscopic field identification characteristics for a general audience, the authors also include microscopic and other advanced information useful to students and professional mycologists. In addition, a color key to the species described in this book offers a visual guide to assist in the identification process.
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The Kingdom of Fungi
Artist/Author: Petersen, Jens H.$75.00 Add to cartThe 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
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Fungal Biology in the Origin and Emergence of Life
Artist/Author: Moore, David.$57.00 Add to cartThe rhythm of life on Earth includes several strong themes contributed by Kingdom Fungi. So why are fungi ignored when theorists ponder the origin of life? Casting aside common theories that life originated in an oceanic primeval soup, in a deep, hot place, or even a warm little pond, this is a mycological perspective on the emergence of life on Earth. The author traces the crucial role played by the first biofilms, products of aerosols, storms, volcanic plumes and rainout from a turbulent atmosphere, which formed in volcanic caves 4 billion years ago. Moore describes how these biofilms contributed to the formation of the first prokaryotic cells, and later, unicellular stem eukaryotes, highlighting the role of the fungal grade of organisation in the evolution of higher organisms. Based on the latest research, this is a unique account of the origin of life and its evolutionary diversity to the present day.
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Tricholomas of North America: A Mushroom Field Guide
Artist/Author: Bessette, Alan E. et al.$55.00 Add to cartOver 100 mushrooms in the genus Tricholoma have been reported in North America. Filling the gap between technical publications and the limited representation of Tricholomas in general mushroom field guides, this book is the first comprehensive guide to North American Tricholomas. With over 170 full colour photographs this book illustrates the dramatic variation exhibited by many Tricholomas. The species descriptions provide extensive identification information including scientific and common names, macroscopic and microscopic features, occurrence/habit, edibility, and a comment section that addresses such things as synonomy, comparisons with similar species, varietial differences, explanations of species’ epithets, and other useful or interesting information.
In addition, the authors provide a general introduction to Tricholomas that discusses identification features, ecology, simple chemical tests (for identification), and how to use the keys provided in this book.
