The Kingdom of Fungi [Hardcover]

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 Fungiprovides 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 Fungiis 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

"One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2013"Jens H. Petersenis a mycologist and photographer. He has taught mycology at Denmark's Aarhus University for more than twenty years and has illustrated several popular books on edible mushrooms. An instant classic. . . . The book's 800+ photographs accomplish a singular feat: they display the diagnostic features of a particular species--gill attachment or lack thereof, apothecial hairs, etc.--without sacrificing esthetics. . . . The text is remarkable, too. It describes the ecology and biology of fungi, where fungi grow, and human interactions with fungi. ---Lawrence Millman,Boston Mycological Club Bulletin A lavish work. . . . [A] book with a message about both the beauty and importance of fungi that should be widely available in bookshops worldwide and so help raise the global alcX