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Discover the fundamentals of fungi with this engaging and easy-to-follow book Fungi For Dummies gives you an in-depth view of the wide world of mycology. With this science-focused yet clear and readable book, you'll dig deep into the science of the fascinating organisms that help this planet thrive. Learn about fungi classifications and structures, their uses in and beyond medicine, their importance to environmental sustainability, and how they have shaped human cultures around the world.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-30-2025
Fungi may be the most mysterious and powerful organisms on the planet. Most of the time, they grow almost invisibly through the soil below your feet, decomposing plant matter. The study of fungi is known as mycology (myco=fungus, logy=study of). The following cheat sheet provides a few concepts to get you started on your journey into the world of fungi and their role in Earth’s ecosystems.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 11-13-2024
Botany is the study of plants. Plants are very similar to people in a lot of ways, but they also have some differences that can be hard to wrap your brain around. And, like any science class, botany can get a little overwhelming at times. So, here are a few items to help you grasp some of the big ideas in botany.
Harvest basic botany knowledge from this abundant book Botany For Dummies gives you a thorough overview of the fundamentals of botany, but in simple terms that anyone can understand. Great for supplementing your botany coursework or brushing up before an exam, this book covers plant evolution, the structure and function of plant cells, and plant identification.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Flowers can be unisexual, having only male or female parts, or bisexual, having both types of parts. The male parts of a flower make up the stamens. The entire whorl of stamens in the flower is called the androecium. The sac-like structures at the top of the stamen are the anthers. The anthers house pollen, which contain the male gametophytes that make the sperm.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
During the life cycle of a plant, the plant alternates between two forms: the sporophyte generation and the gametophyte generation. So, a complete plant life cycle includes both generations. Characteristics Sporophyte Generation Gametophyte Generation Ploidy (# of sets of chromosomes) Diploid (2 sets of chrom
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Plant tissues come in several forms: vascular, epidermal, ground, and meristematic. Each type of tissue consists of different types of cells, has different functions, and is located in different places. Tissue Cell Types Function Locations Vascular tissue Xylem is made up of vessels and tracheids Phloem is ma
