Dictionary Of The Fungi < Extended ✓ >

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

: 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. Dictionary of the Fungi

: Modern versions distinguish "true fungi" from chromistan and protistan "fungus-like" organisms (like water molds), placing them in their correct eukaryotic kingdoms. Significance in Research The dictionary has evolved significantly over ten editions