Alan E. Bessette is a mycologist and professor of biology at Utica College of Syracuse University.
Sponsors
ix
Preface
xi
Acknowledgments
xiii
Introduction
3
(1)
Some Cape Cod History
3
(2)
Habitats on Cape Cod
5
(3)
Mycorrhizal Relationships
8
(1)
Mycological Basics: Learning About Mushrooms
9
(1)
Fungal Anatomy: Parts of a Mushroom
10
(1)
Tools and Tips for Collecting: Clothing and Equipment
11
(1)
When to Collect Mushrooms
11
(1)
Where to Collect Mushrooms
12
(1)
How to Collect Mushrooms
13
(1)
Spore Prints: The Essential Hidden Feature
13
(2)
How to Use the Color Key to the Major Groups of Mushrooms
15
(2)
Color Key to the Major Groups of Mushrooms
17
(10)
Notes on the Descriptions of Illustrated Species
27
(130)
The Major Groups of Mushrooms: Descriptions and Illustrations
Bird's-nest Fungi
31
(1)
Boletes
31
(15)
Carbon Fungi
46
(1)
Chanterelles and Allies
47
(1)
Coral Fungi
48
(1)
Cup and Saucer Fungi
49
(2)
Cushion Fungi
51
(1)
Earth Clubs
51
(1)
Fiber Fans and Vases
52
(1)
Gilled Mushrooms
52
(38)
Morels, False Morels, and Allies
90
(2)
Polypores
92
(6)
Puffballs, Earthballs, Earthstars, and Allies
98
(4)
Rusts and Smuts
102
(1)
Stinkhorns
103
(1)
Tooth Fungi
104
(53)
Glossary
157
(8)
References
165
(2)
Index to Common Names
167
(4)
Index to Scientific Names
171
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