BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

McHugh, R., Mitchel, D., Wright, M. and Anderson, R., 2001

Fungi of Irish Grasslands and their value for Nature Conservation

Presents results of BMS Waxcap Survey in Northern Ireland.

Also reviews various continental systems used to assess the quality of ancient grassland by means of the mycota. An appendix tabulates the various habitat quality scores assigned to each species of grassland fungus.

Journal	Biology and Environment: Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy
Volume	Vol 101B No 3
Page range	225-242
Illustrations	Colour photos of selected species.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

GEOGLOSSACEAE Corda, 1838 (earthtongues)	Background Reading	Current
CLAVARIACEAE Chevall., 1826 (fairy clubs)	Background Reading	Current
ENTOLOMATACEAE Kotl. & Pouzar, 1972 (pinkgills)	Background Reading	Current
Hygrocybe (Fr.) P. Kumm., 1871 (waxcaps)	Background Reading	Current

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