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Aboriginal Plant Use in South-Eastern Australia
The Aboriginal people of Australia survived for over 40,000 years by using the plants that grow in the bush for food, medicine, tools, and utensils. Introduce young botanists to the wonders of the Outback with a 25-page packet that...
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Australian Government: Types of Fungal Fruiting Bodies
Boletes and polypores, coral and jelly fungi, stinkhorns, puffballs and birds nest fungi, stereoid and paint fungi, cup fungi, flask fungi, and truffle-like fungi are discussed in this comprehensive.
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Australian Government: Two Major Groups
The difference between ascomycetes and basidiomycetes are dealt with in this comprehensive site. Clear explanations are supplemented with pictures for clarity.
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Native Ferns for Cool Climates
Australian National Botanic Gardens' growing instructions for the listed ferns.
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International Marine Signal Flags
Learn about the Semaphore Flag Signalling System, the Semaphore Alphabet, the Alphabet flags and Numeric Pennants used by ships at sea.
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Australian Government: Spore Release and Dispersal
The differences between active and passive spore release in fungi are explained in this thorough site.
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Australian Government: The Mycelium
This comprehensive site describes hyphal growth, rhizopmorphs, fairy rings, and sclerotia. Interesting comments are made about the spread of mycelium and the factors that disrupt its growth.
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Anbg Biography: Joseph Banks
The Australian government sponsors this profile of Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), the naturalist and patron of science who was instrumental in the exploration and settlement of Australia.
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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.
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Australian Government: Wood Rotting Fungi
See interesting pictures and read explanations of the different types of wood rotting fungi.
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Australian Government: Dung Fungi
Different types of dung fungi are described and pictured in this complete site.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Australian Government: Fungi Versus Fungi
This enlightening site examines how certain fungi parasitize other fungi.
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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.