Dictionary: Of The Fungi

: Its place within the current taxonomic hierarchy.

: Recent editions, such as the 9th and 10th, moved away from conservative classification to adopt molecular phylogenetics , which has drastically changed how orders and families are defined.

: Year of publication, distribution, and an estimate of the number of species. Dictionary of the Fungi

The dictionary provides a comprehensive list of all fungal and lichen generic names. For every accepted genus, it details:

: Starting with the 6th edition (1971), lichens were fully integrated into the fungal system. : Its place within the current taxonomic hierarchy

: Information on significant mycologists and major reference collections. Evolution of the Work

The (officially Ainsworth & Bisby's Dictionary of the Fungi ) is widely considered the "Bible" of mycology. Since its first publication in 1943, it has served as the essential reference for the classification, nomenclature, and terminology of the fungal kingdom. Core Purpose & Scope The dictionary provides a comprehensive list of all

The dictionary has evolved significantly over ten editions to reflect the rapid progress in fungal science: