Myxomycetes

by Steven L Stephenson, Ian Hall, L Steven Stephenson

Overview

This book identifies all the species one is likely to encounter, with extensive information on their structural features, distribution, and ecological associations. Superbly illustrated, including keys, it is an introduction to their biology as well as a field guide. This is a black-and-white edition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780881924398
Publisher:	Timber Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	06/15/2000
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.06(h) x 0.47(d)

About the Author

Steven L. Stephenson, a professor at the University of Arkansas, has collected and studied fungi for more than thirty-five years, and his research program has taken him to all seven continents and every major type of terrestrial ecosystem.

Editorial Reviews

Introduces our friend the slime mold, an organism that has characteristics in common with both animals and fungi. Offers information on virtually all species, their structural features, distribution in environments from snowbanks to deserts, and their ecological associations with animals and plants, illustrated by color and b&w drawings of these colorful creatures. Includes directions for culturing myxomycetes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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