Fragile amanita  (Amanita friabilis)

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Glossary

Endemic: a species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
Eutrophication: nutrient enrichment of aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems.
Mycorrhizal: a fungus that forms a close physical association with the roots of a plant, this relationship is mutually beneficial.
Spores: microscopic particles involved in both dispersal and reproduction. They comprise a single or group of unspecialised cells and do not contain an embryo, as do seeds.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network, Species Dictionary (June, 2003)
    http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn
  2. Courtecuisse, R. & Duhem, B. (1995) Mushrooms and toadstools of Britain and Europe. Harper Collins, London.
  3. The distribution, status and habitat requirement of the 33 fungal candidates for listing in Appendix I of the Bern Convention. (June 2003)
    http://www.artdata.slu.se/Bern_Fungi/Bern_Fungi.htm
  4. European Council for Conservation of Fungi (ECCF) (2001) Datasheets of threatened mushrooms of Europe, candidates for listing in Appendix I of the Convention. Bern Convention Standing Committee.
    http://www.nature.coe.int/CP21/tpvs34e.htm
  5. Pegler, D. & Spooner, B. (1992) The Mushroom Identifier. Apple Press, London.
  6. Bern Convention (June, 2003)
    http://www.nature.coe.int/english/cadres/bern.htm