9781333144869 - Contribution Toward a Monograph of the Laboulbeniaceae, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) di Thaxter, Roland (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This intriguing book offers a comprehensive insight into the unique world of Laboulbeniaceae, a family of fascinating fungi that live as external parasites on insects and have long puzzled scientists. With a detailed account of the discovery and classification of these organisms, the author takes the reader on a journey through their extraordinary diversity and complex life cycles. The book delves into the intriguing sexual phenomena exhibited by Laboulbeniaceae, highlighting the significance of their ascus development and the presence of trichogynes, indicative of a high level of sexual complexity. This thorough exploration of their morphology, development, and host interactions provides a deeper understanding of their unique niche in the fungal kingdom, shedding light on their ecological and evolutionary adaptations. The book's in-depth analysis of the family's historical and contemporary research unravels the mysteries surrounding these enigmatic organisms, revealing their fundamental importance in the study of fungal biology and ecology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.