Description
A stunningly illustrated look at the tangled fungal web at the heart of our planet’s habitatsMushrooms are a familiar sight in nature, but they are just the temporary outgrowths of a hidden, weblike network of microscopic threads called mycelia. These underground fungal networks connect plants and fungi in a mutually beneficial partnership that helps sustain diverse ecosystems across the globe. Whether as mutuals, saprobes, or parasites, fungi are critical to global ecosystem function. The Underground Atlas of Fungi brings together a world-class team of experts to explore a wide range of environments—from forests and deserts to the poles and under the sea—to reveal how these crucially important systems work. Showcasing the latest findings in this exciting and fast-evolving area of research, backed with fascinating maps and infographics, The Underground Atlas of Fungi is the ultimate guide to the vast and mysterious fungal world beneath our feet and across the landscape. Features a wealth of state-of-the-art maps and infographicsSpans ecosystems and biomes around the worldLooks at fungi in boreal and tropical forests, in the tundra, under the sea, and in coastal and fresh watersSheds needed light on the future of these fungal communities in the AnthropoceneAn essential resource for mycologists and anyone interested in fungi