{"product_id":"puffballs-earthstars-stinkhorns-and-other-gasteroid-fungi-of-eastern-north-america-hardback-9781477331262","title":"Puffballs, Earthstars, Stinkhorns, and Other Gasteroid Fungi of Eastern North America (Hardback) 9781477331262","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePuffballs, Earthstars, Stinkhorns, and Other Gasteroid Fungi of Eastern North America\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlan E. Bessette (Author), Arleen R. Bessette (Author), William C. Roody (Author), Dianna G. Smith (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781477331262, University of Texas Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 23 September 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages, 163 color photos, 6 color and 6 b\u0026amp;w illustrations, 1 color map\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 1.5 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first fully illustrated reference guide to gasteroid mushrooms in North America.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Gasteroid fungi are one of the most diverse groups of mushrooms. Unlike the majority of mushrooms that produce spores externally, these unusual fungi produce spores within their fruitbodies. \u003ci\u003ePuffballs, Earthstars, Stinkhorns, and Other Gasteroid Fungi of Eastern North America\u003c\/i\u003e is the first color-illustrated reference guide for this unique group of fungi in North America. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Providing information for the identification of more than one hundred species, it includes keys based on macroscopic features, detailed species descriptions with both common and scientific names, accurate and beautiful color images, and key identification features. Additionally, the book contains a plethora of useful information about the biology of gasteroid fungi, current taxonomy, mechanisms of spore dispersal, as well as fun facts. A much-needed volume from well-known mycologists Alan and Arleen Bessette, William Roody, and Dianna Smith, this comprehensive book is a must-have for all fungi enthusiasts, from mushroom hunting hobbyists to professional mycologists. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Preface \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Introduction \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Geographic Area Covered by This Book \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What Are Gasteroid Fungi? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Phylogenetic Background to Gasteroid Fungi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Perplexing Name Changes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to Use This Book \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Explanation and Use of the Keys \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Color Key to the Major Groups of Gasteroid Fungi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Species Descriptions and Illustrations\u003cuk\u003e\u003c\/uk\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Puffballs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Earthballs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Earthstars and Similar Fungi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bird's Nest Fungi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stinkhorns \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Miscellaneous Gasteroid Fungi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Appendix A. Microscopic Identification \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Appendix B. Chemical Reagents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Appendix C. Phylogenies of Gasteroid and Similar Fungi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Glossary \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bibliography and Resources \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e About the Authors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Illustration and Photography Credits \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Index to Common Names \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Index to Scientific Names \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University of Texas Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52734462427416,"sku":"9781477331262","price":37.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/puffballs-earthstars-stinkhorns-and-other-gasteroid-fungi-of-eastern-north-america-hardback-9781477331262","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}