Myxomycetes

A Handbook of Slime Molds

By: Steven L. Stephenson

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Paperback | 15 June 2000 | Edition Number 1

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This book identifies all the species one is likely to encounter, with extensive information on their structural features, distribution, and ecological associations. Superbly illustrated, including keys, it is an introduction to their biology as well as a field guide.

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Preface	p. 7
List of Illustrated Species	p. 9
Introduction to Myxomycetes	p. 13
What are Myxomycetes?	p. 14
Life Cycles	p. 15
Other Slime Molds	p. 18
Biological Research with Myxomycetes	p. 19
Structural Features of Myxomycetes	p. 23
The Plasmodium	p. 24
Types of Fruiting Bodies	p. 25
Components of a Fruiting Body	p. 26
Collection, Culture, and Study of Myxomycetes	p. 37
Collection of Myxomycetes in Nature	p. 37
Moist Chamber Cultures	p. 39
Preparation of Material for Study	p. 44
Distribution of Myxomycetes Around the World	p. 49
Geographical Distribution	p. 50
Snowbank Species	p. 52
High-Latitude Species	p. 53
Desert Species	p. 54
Species Associated with Particular Habitats	p. 55
Ecology of Myxomycetes	p. 59
Trophic Stages	p. 60
Substrate Relationships	p. 61
Fruiting Season	p. 62
Insect Associates	p. 63
Myxomyceticolous Fungi	p. 65
Bryophyte-Myxomycete Associations	p. 66
Myxomycete-Human Relationships	p. 67
Classification and Identification	p. 69
Taxonomic Names	p. 69
Keys to Orders and Selected Species	p. 72
Descriptions of Species	p. 85
Glossary	p. 161
References	p. 169
Index	p. 179
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