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Hjortstam, K., Larsson, K-H. & Ryvarden, L., 1987

Corticiaceae of Northern Europe: 1 Introduction and Keys

The Corticiaceae of Northern Europe comprises 8 consecutively paginated volumes totalling 1631 pages.

The introductory volume reviews the terminology, ecology, etc and gives advice on collecting, examination and storage. It includes keys to the genera, beginning with condensed keys which offer a more concise version than the full keys which follow.

Publisher Fungiflora
Volume 1
Pages 59
ISBN 82-90724-03-9
Comments and Corrigenda The page numbers in the condensed key (p40) are incorrect.
Coverage All the genera in North Europe recognised at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings and monochrome photographs.
Identify Under a Compound Microscope (also useful to examine under a Stereo Microscope).
Specimen Prep. Microscopy of spores, cystidia (various types) basidia, clamps etc.

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Taxonomic Scope

BASIDIOMYCETES G. Winter, 1881 (spore droppers) Identification Current

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