Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian Government: What Is a Fungus?
Are fungi horrible, slimy looking creatures with no value? This thorough site discusses the many facets of fungi with emphasis on physical characteristics, habitat, lifestyle, etc.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian Government: Wood Rotting Fungi
See interesting pictures and read explanations of the different types of wood rotting fungi.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian Government: Dung Fungi
Different types of dung fungi are described and pictured in this complete site.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian Government: Fungi and Invertebrates
You will explore the symbiotic relationship that exist between different fungi and a variety of insects in this interesting site.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian Government: Fungi and Vertebrates
Did you know that you are breathing in fungal spores almost every minute of the day? Delve into this interesting site and discover how fungi and some vertebrates depend on each other for survival.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian Government: Fungi and Fire
Some fungi prefer burnt areas while others fruiting body production is enhanced by fire. This site describe the different types of fungi that prefer this type of environment.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian Government: Fungi Versus Fungi
This enlightening site examines how certain fungi parasitize other fungi.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian Government; Deathcap Mushroom
How dangerous is the deathcap? What should I do if I've eaten one? What does it look like? You will find the answers to these questions and more facts about the Deathcap Mushroom in this complete site.
Other
The Basidiomycetes
This succinct site provides a description of Basidiomycetes that includes physical characteristics and ways of determining the difference between Basidiomycetes and Ascomycetes.
Other
The Domains and Kingdoms of Life
This site is a description of the history behind the 5 Kingdom system suggested by Robert Whittaker. An extensive list of resources is included.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Nasa Online: Smell: Common Causes of Household Odors
An explanation of how fungi and bacteria create unpleasant odors in a home environment.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: About All You Can Eat: Mushroom Mania
Explore facts about mushrooms and their taxonomic designations. Create spore prints to identify mushroom species.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Fungi and Algae: Lesson 2
This lesson explains the existence and importance fungi and algae. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Fungi and Algae."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Fungi and Algae: Lesson 4
This lesson explains the existence and importance fungi and algae. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Fungi and Algae."
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Fungus Among Us
Examine the world of fungi that surrounds us. Fungi takes on many forms as identified in this resource.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: We're Likin' the Lichen
Lichen is made up of two organisms. Find out what those two are and how being a combination helps them to survive.
Other
Natural Perspective: Who Likes Fungi?
This informative sites delves into the fact that in addition to humans we find a variety of animals, insects and mollusks that enjoy mushrooms for different reasons.
Other
Natural Perspective: The Fungus Kingdom
Good information on various types of fungi. Includes pictures and links.
Other
Perspective.com: The Fungus Kingdom
Fungi have a variety of roles in nature, including decomposers and parasites. This website from Perspective.com includes additional information on the Fungus Kingdom, and a breakdown of related phylums and classes.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: The Fungi Kingdom
What are some of the common characteristics of fungi? How do they differ from plants and animals? You will find the answers to these questions and more on this brief but informative site.
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Watch Yeast in Action!
Gives a procedure for observing the creation of carbon dioxide by active yeast. Following the procedure, a brief description of how yeast is used in bread is presented.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Fungi
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of characteristics and habitats of fungi.