Ray Fungi, Higher Forms. Volume I: Biology and Classification

摘要

The book is divided in two main parts, the general description and the key to species. The general part contains information about the structure and development of cells, formation of fruiting bodies, physiology of the organism and biologically active substances formed by these organisms. Information about pigments, antibiotics, vitamins, carotinoids, toxins, and other compounds is included. These factors have been examined from the viewpoint of their practical use and as criteria in taxonomy. The principle of classification and identification of the species has been described. The key to the species of actinomycetes and other members of this group of microorganisms contains descriptions of the groups and species of actinomycetes, proactinomycetes, micromonosporaceae, actinosporangia, streptosporangia, actinoplanes and other members of the higher forms of ray fungi. Keys are provided for each taxonomic group in order to identify the species and subspecies. Individual species have been described.