Fungi, Algae, and Protists

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Kids, Fran&, School Tools, Reference
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Author: Kara Rogers ISBN: 9781615304639
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing Publication: October 1, 2010
Imprint: Britannica Educational Publishing Language: English
Author: Kara Rogers
ISBN: 9781615304639
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publication: October 1, 2010
Imprint: Britannica Educational Publishing
Language: English

Fungi, protists, and algae are among the most diverse life forms on the planet. Tiny protists range from plants to animals. Algae range from single celled plants to 60-foot-long kelp. Fungi occupy a kingdom of their own. Although their place in nature—neither truly plants or animals—may make them seem strange, they are actually quite familiar to us for their use in various foods, medicines, and biotechnologies. Indeed, our consumption of bread or reliance on penicillin would not be possible without these diverse eukaryotic organisms. This intriguing volume delves into the taxonomy, structure, and function of each group and evaluates their wide-ranging natural and societal impact.

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Fungi, protists, and algae are among the most diverse life forms on the planet. Tiny protists range from plants to animals. Algae range from single celled plants to 60-foot-long kelp. Fungi occupy a kingdom of their own. Although their place in nature—neither truly plants or animals—may make them seem strange, they are actually quite familiar to us for their use in various foods, medicines, and biotechnologies. Indeed, our consumption of bread or reliance on penicillin would not be possible without these diverse eukaryotic organisms. This intriguing volume delves into the taxonomy, structure, and function of each group and evaluates their wide-ranging natural and societal impact.

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