Richardson, M. J. (Michael J.) 1938- creator Watling, Roy 1938- text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Keys to Fungi on Dung" by M. J. Richardson and Roy Watling is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. This work serves as an identification guide for coprophilous fungi, providing keys and detailed descriptions useful for researchers, teachers, and mycology enthusiasts. It offers insights into the ecological role and diversity of fungi that grow on dung, with updated nomenclature and reference to additional species. The opening of this book introduces the subject of coprophilous fungi and highlights their importance for demonstrating ecological diversity and morphology. It provides practical advice on how to collect and incubate dung samples for fungal growth, focusing on optimal conditions for observing and identifying these organisms. Detailed methods regarding the use of various containers for incubation and the importance of avoiding anaerobic conditions are emphasized, setting the stage for the identification keys that follow. The excerpt also touches on the various types of microscopy required for proper observation, acknowledging the need for a foundational understanding of mycology for effective identification. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-06-08 Produced by Keith Edkins, Mary Glenn Krause, Eric Lehtonen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Fungi -- Identification QK Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57291 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57291 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134323.0 57291