If ‘The Last of Us’ Has Made You a Mushroom Nerd, Here are the Best Mushroom Books For Beginners
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- 24 Feb 2023
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The Last of Us may be a zombie thriller, but it’s also a fascinating look at the world of fungi. While it’s doubtful that a widespread fungal infection could turn humankind into a zomibe horde, the science behind the parasitic Cordyceps fungus is real—and when it comes to the weirdness and wonder of fungi, Cordyceps is only the beginning.Did you know, for instance, that trees and fungi work together to route carbon to needy organisms throughout the forest? Or that one of the largest living things on Earth is a honey mushroom covering four square miles in Oregon? Or that evolutionarily, fungi are closer to humans than they are to plants?
The point is, fungi are endlessly fascinating, and if you haven’t dipped your toe into mycology yet, you should! Luckily, there are lots of great books on mushrooms and fungi that you don’t need a biology degree to understand. Read More…
