Biologists estimate that 3.2 million species of fungi may exist on Earth, and of that only around 120,000 are known to science which leaves potentially millions organisms of left to discover, photograph, and document before it’s too late. The majority of undescribed species live in the tropics where mycologists Danny Newman and Roo Vandegrift have traveled extensively to document fungi in regions threatened by climate change and development. In 2014, the pair traveled to Reserva Los Cedros, one of the last unlogged watersheds on the western slope of the Andes, where they took all of the photos seen here. More
Lichen-covered tree limb Pinole Valley Park, Pinole, California
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Learn what a lichen is. Get the definition and examples. Found out why lichens are important and what they do for humans.
Why begin with the “lower plants” in Waldorf Botany curriculum? In fifth grade Botany, we often begin with a full block that explores the “lower plants” or “simple plants”- algae, fungi, lichen, moss, and ferns. Curious to learn more about why botany is usually split into two bl
Think fungi are boring? Think again. Learn the amazing benefits fungi provide to the planet. Hands-on activities and videos included.
Lichens are a common wild edible, but if you’re not paying attention, you might miss them. You can find them everywhere.
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Unveil the hidden microbiology of lichens. Explore their symbiotic relationship and fascinating structures.
Many outdoor photographers will often see a great opportunity for an interesting foreground when they come across a patch of moss (as you can see from the images below). But moss or lichen can also be great subjects themselves. These 50 photos of moss and lichen show what can be done with a little imagination when you're in the great outdoors. Smurf House by Vik Nanda, on FlickrMisty Moss by me'nthedogs, on Flickr Study of the Moss by mysza831, on Flickr Green by Desmond Kavanagh, on Flickr Untitled by isado, on Flickr Civilization's End by Kansas Poetry (Patrick), on Flickr
Unveil the hidden microbiology of lichens. Explore their symbiotic relationship and fascinating structures.
There is big news in the world of lichens. These slow growing organisms have long been known to be a collaboration between a fungus and a photosynthetic algae or cyanobacteria. A recent publication in…
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Yeast, any of about 1,500 species of single-celled fungi, several of which are of economic importance or are pathogenic. Yeasts are found worldwide in soils and on plant surfaces and are especially abundant in sugary mediums, such as flower nectar and fruits.
Cast your imagination back half a billion years ago to the Cambrian geological period. Although Earth’s oceans were seething with strange experimental life forms, the alien continents were bleak a…
Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before!Did you know that fungi put the fizz in champagne and the flavor in chocolate? Fungi is everywhere we look in a forest, under the sea, and in the kitchen. In this beautiful book, leading fungal biologists Lynne Boddy and Ali Ashby bring you closer to 300 species of mushrooms and lichens through fascinating facts, mushroom datasets, and detailed illustrations. Discover some of the fastest speeds in nature, specimens that glow in the dark, and fungi that clean up oil spills. Humans have had a close relationship with mushrooms for thousands of years — from using the shiitake for healing, to telling stories of enchanted fairy rings, to cooking gourmet dishes with rare specimens.
By Roberta Burnes Division for Air Quality What can forests tell us about the air we breathe? On a misty October morning, a group of people gathered in the shadow of Pine Mountain to help answer j…
Because fungus is challenging to find and photograph, fungi photos are less common than flower pics, but they're just as beautiful.
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