Mushrooms and Toadstools - A Study of the Activities of Fungi
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Ramsbottom
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Mushrooms and Toadstools presents a rigorous and accessible study of fungal biology within the natural history genre. The author instructs readers in the complex life cycles, ecological roles, and reproductive strategies of fungi, grounding his analysis in both scientific precision and vivid observation. He details the distinctions between edible and poisonous species, uncovers the evolutionary adaptations of mycelial networks, and argues for fungi’s indispensable role in decomposition and nutrient cycling. Ramsbottom illustrates the hidden architecture of woodland ecosystems, positioning fungi as both agents of decay and catalysts of renewal.
Author: John Ramsbottom
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Mushrooms and Toadstools presents a rigorous and accessible study of fungal biology within the natural history genre. The author instructs readers in the complex life cycles, ecological roles, and reproductive strategies of fungi, grounding his analysis in both scientific precision and vivid observation. He details the distinctions between edible and poisonous species, uncovers the evolutionary adaptations of mycelial networks, and argues for fungi’s indispensable role in decomposition and nutrient cycling. Ramsbottom illustrates the hidden architecture of woodland ecosystems, positioning fungi as both agents of decay and catalysts of renewal.