Fungal Biology in the Origin and Emergence of Life

by David Moore and David Moore

The rhythm of life on Earth includes several strong themes contributed by Kingdom Fungi. So why are fungi ignored when theorists ponder the origin of life? Casting aside common theories that life originated in an oceanic primeval soup, in a deep, hot place, or even a warm little pond, this is a mycological perspective on the emergence of life on Earth. The author traces the crucial role played by the first biofilms - products of aerosols, storms,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107652774
• ISBN13: 9781107652774
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"