Myxomycetes at Black Sugarloaf, Tasmania, Australia
Myxomycetes at Black Sugarloaf, Tasmania, Australia

Author: Sarah Lloyd

Publisher:

Published: 2022-11-30

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780646827957

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Myxomycetes at Black Sugarloaf contains information about field collections of myxomycetes (acellular slime moulds) found in a tall wet Eucalypt forest at Black Sugarloaf, Northern Tasmania between 2010 and 2020. It includes habitat descriptions, keys to the Orders, Families and Genera of Myxomycetes as well as an introductory visual key. One page is devoted to each of the 135 species collected and includes a description of the substrate, size and colour of the fruiting bodies (sporangia, aethalia, pseudoaethalia or plasmodiocarps), and descriptions of the microscopic characters. Every species has at least one colour photograph of the fruiting bodies, microscopic images of spores, capillitium and peridium (if relevant) and plasmodium if observed. Notes cover such things as relative abundance, seasonality, texts used for identification and reasons for determination.Appendices include illustrations of the parts of the fruiting bodies of Myxomycetes; a glossary; details of the dominant plant species at the four main search areas; the species associated with Clematis aristata, a vigorous native vine; the 2019 'hotspot'; and references and websites.

Myxomycetes
Myxomycetes

Author: Carlos Rojas

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-09-19

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 0128242825

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Myxomycetes: Biology, Systematics, Biogeography and Ecology, Second Edition provides a complete collection of general and technical information on myxomycetes microorganisms. Its broad scope takes an integrated approach, considering a number of important aspects surrounding their genetics and molecular phylogeny. The book treats myxomycetes as a distinct group from fungi and includes molecular information that discusses systematics and evolutionary pathways. Written and developed by an international team of specialists, this second edition contains updated information on all aspects of myxomycetes. It incorporates relevant and new material on current barcoding developments, plasmodial network experimentation, and non-STEM disciplinary assimilation of myxomycete information. This book is a unique and authoritative resource for researchers in organismal biology and ecology disciplines, as well as students and academics in biology, ecology, microbiology, and similar subject areas. Cover image used with permission from Steve Young Photography - Written in a simple, concise and relatively non-technical style, allowing for a broad readership within biological, environmental and life science programs at academic and research institutions - Contains the comprehensive body of information available on myxomycetes under one cover, with contributions from the leading authorities in their respective areas of expertise - Provides straightforward, compiled information about myxomycetes and the potential of this group for basic and applied research - Offers completely updated material in every chapter, including new material on barcoding and Physarum polycephalum biological factors

Where the Slime Mould Creeps
Where the Slime Mould Creeps

Author: Sarah Lloyd

Publisher:

Published: 2022-12-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780646868912

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This densely-packed book introduces the fascinating world of myxomycetes, the acellular slime moulds. It describes their intriguing life cycle and important ecological roles as decomposers, nutrient recyclers and food for numerous invertebrates. And it reveals their exquisite evocative forms through microscope and camera, along with time lapse images that capture the dramatic changes in colour and shape as the fruiting bodies mature.The past ten years has seen a burgeoning interest in slime moulds by photographers, students and enthusiasts who are captivated by their singular beauty. This popular and informative book-now in its fourth edition-is an aid to their identification, an illustrated glossary, and an account of a passion for slime moulds that has led to the discovery of a wealth of species inhabiting a tall wet eucalypt forest in central north Tasmania.

Coastal Plants
Coastal Plants

Author: Kingsley Dixon

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2020-05-01

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 1486311393

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The greater Perth coast is a biodiverse and ecologically vulnerable region, with its unique native plant species threatened by clearing, invasive species, fire and climate change. This second edition of Coastal Plants has been updated and expanded to provide a definitive guide to 128 of the most common plants of the Perth coastal region. It includes the key species used in coastal restoration, along with important weeds. The description of each species is accompanied by a distribution map and diagnostic photographs of the whole plant, flowers, seeds and fruits. The book also contains introductory chapters on the biology and ecology of the coastal plants, their biogeography, and practical approaches to the restoration of coastal dune vegetation. Coastal Plants is distinctive in its focus on restoration, which makes it valuable for community groups and individuals interested or involved in coastal natural history or restoration activities.

Ellis Rowan
Ellis Rowan

Author: Christine Morton-Evans

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780642279576

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A life of Ellis Rowan heavily illustrated with her paintings (around 80 images).

Australian Native Grasses
Australian Native Grasses

Author: Ian Chivers

Publisher:

Published: 2015-09-30

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9780646944371

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Native Seeds is a premier seed producing company that specializes in high quality seed of key species of Australian native grasses that have a wide range of applications. Founded on rigorous science and in collaboration with universities and organizations around Australia, Native Seeds is able to advise, support and supply seed to those interested in using native grasses for revegetation. pasture, lawns or landscaping applications. This book should assist those wanting to identify and use native grasses as it contains information about successfully growing native grasses that is not generally available elsewhere.

Field Guide to the Wildflowers of Australia's South West
Field Guide to the Wildflowers of Australia's South West

Author: Jane Scott

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780957772977

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Over a three year period Jane Scott has been collecting native plants in the Margaret River-Augusta area for the Regional Herbarium Project, an initiative of the Western Australian Herbarium. Patricia Negus painted these specimens in meticulous detail in watercolour, after which Jane pressed, lodged, identified and described each plant. The result is this remarkable book that is both a work of art and a detailed botanical reference.

Weeds of the South-east
Weeds of the South-east

Author: Fiona J. Richardson

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 9780958743938

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A comprehensive identification guide for weeds in the south-east region of Australia. Includes over 2000 plant species, subspecies, varieties and hybrids including weeds of agriculture, bushland, waterways, gardens, roadsides, wasteland and amenity areas, and many new and emerging problem species. Illustrated with over 1600 photographs including spectacular close-up shots of many features; and situations where the species are likely to be found. Written in easy-to-understand language and beautifully illustrated, this is a field guide for anyone interested in the identification of pest plants and the preservation of our native flora. An essential tool for community and government organisations, park rangers, weed officers and advisers, agronomists, landholders, horticulturists, landscapers, amateur naturalists and gardeners.

Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Scaphidiinae
Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Scaphidiinae

Author: Ivan Löbl

Publisher: World Catalogue of Insects

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 9789004368279

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The present Catalogue comprises information on 48 genera and 1802 valid species of the coleopterous subfamily Scaphidiinae. Unlike previous catalogues of the group, it gives exact type localities, depositories and sexes of primary types whenever traceable. Genera are listed with their type species and grammatical gender. References are given to subsequent taxonomic and nomenclatural acts, records, and to all other relevant information. Distributional information is provided per country, for larger or insular countries per subunits. An overview of fungus and slime mould hosts is annexed. The references to all taxa have been checked by the author. Infrasubspecific entities and priorities are dealt to comply with the ICZN. Nomenclatural problems are highlighted, and several new records are given. Extinct taxa are listed separately.