Britannica Educational Pub. in association with Rosen Educational Services
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2011
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
(xviii, 209 pages) : illustrations
SERIES
Series Title
Biochemistry, cells, and life.
CONTENTS NOTE
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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.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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.