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Author Beug, Michael W., 1944- author.

Title Ascomycete fungi of North America : a mushroom reference guide / Michael W. Beug, Alan E. Bessette, Arleen R. Bessette
Edition First edition
Published Austin : University of Texas Press, 2014

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Description 1 online resource (503 pages) : color illustrations
Series The Corrie Herring Hooks series ; number sixty-nine
Corrie Herring Hooks series ; no. sixty-nine.
Contents Introduction : Ascomycota -- The ascomycetes -- Key to included ascomycetes : Using the keys to included ascomycetes ; Picture key to the major types of included ascomycetes -- Hypogeous ascomycetes : The truffles ; Key to the hypogeous ascomycete genera -- Pezizomycetes -- Sordariomycetes -- Leotiomycetes -- Eurotiomycetes -- Geoglossaceae -- Neolectomycetes -- Orbiliomycetes -- Dothideomycetes -- Taphrinomycotina
Summary Filling the gap between technical publications and the limited representation of Ascomycetes in general mushroom field guides, Ascomycete Fungi of North America is a scientifically accurate work dedicated to this significant group of fungi. Because it is impossible to describe and illustrate the tens of thousands of species that occur in North America, the authors focus on species found in the continental United States and Canada that are large enough to be readily noticeable to mycologists, naturalists, photographers, and mushroom hunters. They provide 843 color photographs and more than 600 described species, many of which are illustrated in color for the first time. While emphasizing macroscopic field identification characteristics for a general audience, the authors also include microscopic and other advanced information useful to students and professional mycologists. In addition, a color key to the species described in this book offers a visual guide to assist in the identification process.--COVER
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Notes English
Print version record
Subject Ascomycetes -- North America -- Identification
Mushrooms -- North America -- Identification
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biology.
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Microbiology.
NATURE / Plants / Mushrooms
Ascomycetes
Mushrooms
North America
Genre/Form Guidebooks
Field guides
Form Electronic book
Author Bessette, Alan E., author
Bessette, Arleen R., author
ISBN 9780292754539
0292754531
Other Titles Mushroom reference guide