Bibliograph

Fungi, mushrooms, toadstools, molds, yeasts, and other fungi, by Judy Wearing

Type

Label

Fungi, mushrooms, toadstools, molds, yeasts, and other fungi, by Judy Wearing

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

1070L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fungi

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

464590948

Responsibility statement

by Judy Wearing

Series statement

Class of their own

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 8.0, 2, 136036

Sub title

mushrooms, toadstools, molds, yeasts, and other fungi

Summary

There are hundreds of thousands of different known fungi with many still to be discovered and developed. This interesting book features an examination of the four major groups: yeasts, toadstools, chytrids, and bread molds. Key characteristics of fungi are highlighted, such as spore production, fungi's need to feed, and their use of long, branching cells known as hyphae to absorb nutrients from the environment. Special sections explore such varieties as saprophytes, which feed on dead and decaying matter; parasites, which often do considerable harm to other species; and species that form mutualistic relationships with other species to form composite organisms, such as lichen. Case histories involving fungi include penicillin and the fight against disease, and genetically modified products in food technology

Table Of Contents

What are fungi? -- Biology of fungi -- Pin molds -- Sac fungi -- Club fungi

Target audience

juvenile

Classification