Britannica Educational Pub. in association with Rosen Educational Services
2011
(xviii, 209 pages) : illustrations
Biochemistry, cells, and life.
BOOK COVER; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; Introduction; CHAPTER 1 Fungi; CHAPTER 2 Life Cycle and Ecology of Fungi and Lichens; CHAPTER 3 Types of Fungi and Lichens; CHAPTER 4 Protists; CHAPTER 5 Classification and Types of Protozoans; CHAPTER 6 Algae; CHAPTER 7 Evolution and Types of Algae; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
Fungi, protists, and algae are among the most diverse life forms on the planet. Tiny protists range from plants to animals. Algae range from single celled plants to 60-foot-long kelp. Fungi occupy a kingdom of their own. Although their place in nature--neither truly plants or animals--may make them seem strange, they are actually quite familiar to us for their use in various foods, medicines, and biotechnologies. Indeed, our consumption of bread or reliance on penicillin would not be possible without these diverse eukaryotic organisms. This intriguing volume delves into the taxonomy, structure.