Filamentous fungi are characterised by their extensive networks of hyphae, which enable these organisms to colonise a wide range of ecological niches. The process of growth and development in these ...

Lichens were already widespread more than 410 million years ago, according to a new international study that identifies a ...

Now that deciduous trees are bare, trunks and branches have taken center stage, and you might be noticing nuances and irregularities that evaded your attention over the summer. For instance, what are ...

The microbial communities found in glacier and snowpack ecosystems are an essential part of cold weather environments. Chytrids, a group of fungi that include well-known frog pathogens, are often ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The evolution of complex multicellularity has been one of the major transitions in the history of life. In contrast to simple multicellular ...