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A Naturalist's Guide to the Fungi of Aotearoa New Zealand

  • ISBN-13: 9781913679750
  • Publisher: JOHN BEAUFOY PUBLISH
    Imprint: JOHN BEAUFOY PUBLISH
  • By Ruben Mita
  • Price: AUD $34.99
  • Stock: 6 in stock
  • Availability: Order will be despatched as soon as possible.
  • Local release date: 14/04/2025
  • Format: Paperback (180.00mm X 128.00mm) 176 pages Weight: 700g
  • Categories: Mycology, fungi (non-medical) [PSQ]
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A Naturalists Guide to the Fungi of Aotearoa New Zealand is an easy-to-use introductory identification guide to 267 species of New Zealands fungi, described at species or genus level; perfect for residents and visitors alike.High quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, identifying characteristics, habitat, possible confusion and edibility or toxicity. The user-friendly introduction gives an overview of what fungi are, how to make a spore print, foraging, taxonomy and naming, plus a glossary.

Ruben Mita is an ecologist and writer living in Poneke Wellington. Growing up in the Waitakere Ranges of Tamaki Makaurau Auckland, he discovered a love of fungi from an early age. He holds degrees in Ecology and Biodiversity, Ecological Restoration, English and Music from Te Herenga Waka University of Wellington, and is also a published poet.

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