Plasmodial slime molds blur the line between the animal and fungi kingdoms. They can transform from an animal-like form to fungus-like, which seems more science fiction than science fact. This expanded color edition of the classic handbook provides:
• detailed information to help you identify and classify 132 common species
• illustrations and color photographs for each of the 58 primary species
• ecology, including the relationships with other kinds of living organisms
• the structure and life cycle of slime molds
• taxonomy and classification
• techniques used to study them
• how to culture slime molds from samples of tree bark and other materials
• worldwide distribution, including major types of habitats and microhabitats
• dichotomous keys for different taxonomic groups and common species
