Description
Discover the fascinating world of slime moulds with our comprehensive guide, 'Slime Moulds: Myxomycetes of Australia'. This essential resource delves into the taxonomy and systematics of Australia's myxomycetes, which are crucial yet often misunderstood microorganisms. With the latest insights from recent studies, this book clarifies the unique classification of myxomycetes, highlighting their distinction from traditional fungi. Ideal for both amateurs and professionals, this guide covers all approximately 340 described species found in Australia. Explore detailed life cycles, morphological features, and ecological significance, along with historical context. Each chapter offers dichotomous keys, in-depth descriptions, stunning illustrations, and vivid photographs for easier identification and understanding. Perfect for researchers, educators, and nature enthusiasts alike, our guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of these mysterious organisms. Enhance your knowledge today and embrace the wonders of slime moulds for better ecological understanding and appreciation in your outdoor explorations!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486314133
Year: 2021
Publisher: CSIRO
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486314133
Year: 2021
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
Since their discovery, the taxonomy and systematics of Australia's myxomycetes, an important yet cryptic group of microorganisms, not been published in Australia in a comprehensive manner, until now. Myxomycetes are now considered to be profoundly different from the 'true' fungi and recent publications place them within their own group.
Slime Moulds: Myxomycetes of Australia is a synthesis of knowledge that provides a broad scale overview of virtually all of the approximately 340 currently described species of Australia's myxomycetes, including their life cycle, morphological features, distribution, ecology and history of research. Individual chapters provide dichotomous keys, descriptions, illustrations and photos for numerous taxa.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486314133
Year: 2021
Publisher: CSIRO
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781486314133
Year: 2021
Publisher: CSIRO
Description:
Since their discovery, the taxonomy and systematics of Australia's myxomycetes, an important yet cryptic group of microorganisms, not been published in Australia in a comprehensive manner, until now. Myxomycetes are now considered to be profoundly different from the 'true' fungi and recent publications place them within their own group.
Slime Moulds: Myxomycetes of Australia is a synthesis of knowledge that provides a broad scale overview of virtually all of the approximately 340 currently described species of Australia's myxomycetes, including their life cycle, morphological features, distribution, ecology and history of research. Individual chapters provide dichotomous keys, descriptions, illustrations and photos for numerous taxa.