Why do fungi feed on dead plants? : and other odd fungi adaptations /
Levy, Janey,
Why do fungi feed on dead plants? : and other odd fungi adaptations / by Janey Levy. - First edition. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm - Odd adaptations . - Odd adaptations. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Fungus among us -- Familiar fungi -- Fungi that feed on dead things -- Freeloading fungi -- Zombie-making fungi! -- Friendly fungi -- Lovely lichens -- Fierce fungi -- Fantastic fungi.
"Fungi seem mysterious--they're not animals and they're not plants. Some aren't even visible to the human eye. Yet, they're constantly at work breaking down dead organisms. Our world would be cluttered without them! This beneficial book sheds much-needed light on the fungi kingdom, explaining what a fungus is as well as some the weirdest adaptations that have made it a successful survivor in the natural world. Graphic organizers summarize essential points, while vivid photographs display how bright and beautiful these organisms can be."--
9781538220191 1538220199 9781538220214 1538220210
2017054325
Fungi--Juvenile literature.
Adaptation (Biology)--Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.
Why do fungi feed on dead plants? : and other odd fungi adaptations / by Janey Levy. - First edition. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm - Odd adaptations . - Odd adaptations. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Fungus among us -- Familiar fungi -- Fungi that feed on dead things -- Freeloading fungi -- Zombie-making fungi! -- Friendly fungi -- Lovely lichens -- Fierce fungi -- Fantastic fungi.
"Fungi seem mysterious--they're not animals and they're not plants. Some aren't even visible to the human eye. Yet, they're constantly at work breaking down dead organisms. Our world would be cluttered without them! This beneficial book sheds much-needed light on the fungi kingdom, explaining what a fungus is as well as some the weirdest adaptations that have made it a successful survivor in the natural world. Graphic organizers summarize essential points, while vivid photographs display how bright and beautiful these organisms can be."--
9781538220191 1538220199 9781538220214 1538220210
2017054325
Fungi--Juvenile literature.
Adaptation (Biology)--Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.