- Editorial:
- PRINCETON
- Año de edición:
- 2022
- Materia:
- Ciencia - STEM
- ISBN:
- 978-0-691-22984-3
- Páginas:
- 288
- Encuadernación:
- Otros
THE LIVES OF FUNGI
A NATURAL HISTORY OF OUR PLANET'S DECOMPOSERS
BRITT BUNYARD
u003cpu003eu003cbu003eA fascinating and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of fungiu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eWe 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, u003ciu003eThe Lives of Fungiu003c/iu003e presents an inside look into their hidden and extraordinary world.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThe 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, u003ciu003eThe Lives of Fungiu003c/iu003e lays out all the essential facts about fungi for the mycologically curious.u003c/pu003e
