Bunyard, Britt Allen, author.

The lives of fungi : a natural history of our planet's decomposers / Britt A. Bunyard.

Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2022]
©2022

288 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm

"A fascinating and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of fungi. We know fungi are important, for us as well as the environment. But how they live, and what they can do, remains mysterious and surprising. Filled with stunning photographs, The Lives of Fungi presents an inside look into their hidden and extraordinary world. The wonders of fungi are myriad: a mushroom poking up through leaf litter literally overnight, or the sensational hit of umami from truffle shavings. Alexander Fleming cured infections with mold and spiritual guides have long used psychedelic mushrooms to enhance understanding. Then there are the tiny threads of fungi, called hyphae, that create a communications network for the natural world while decomposing organic matter. Combining engaging and accessible text with beautiful images, The Lives of Fungi lays out all the essential facts about fungi for the mycologically curious."-- Provided by publisher.

0691229848
9780691229843
(ebook)
9780691230351

Fungi.
Fungi Ecology.
Fungi Pictorial works.
Champignons.
Champignons Écologie.
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Fungi
Natural history of our planet's decomposers

Location: Library main 315293
Call No.: 315293
Copy: 1
Status: Available