Branches on the Tree of Life: The Biology of Fungi
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Part of the "Branches on the Tree of Life" series. Explores the structure, life cycles, ecology, classification, and evolutionary relationships of four major lines of fungi: Chytrids, Zygomycetes (various molds), Ascomycetes (yeasts, cup fungi, and most lichens), and Basidiomycetes (rusts and mushrooms). Emphasizes adaptations and reproductive mechanisms. Accessibility options on the DVD are: (1) expanded description, (2) English subtitles in a black box, (3) subtitled description.
Media Details
Runtime: 21 minutes 20 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Plants
- Grade/Interest Level: 8 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2004
- Producer/Distributor: Biomedia Associates
- Series: Branches On The Tree of Life
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