Ohio Biological Survey, Bull. 10, Vol. 11, No. 6 The Ascomycetes of Ohio IV and V

"Ohio Biological Survey, Bull. 10, Vol. 11, No. 6" by Bruce Fink is like a guidebook from the past that shines light on the fascinating world of Ascomycetes fungi in Ohio. This informational text specifically explores the Lecideaceae and Peltigeraceae families found in the region in the early 1900s. It's a deep study that carefully sorts and explains different types of lichen found in Ohio, paying close attention to what they look like and how they're classified. The writing gives well-organized ways to identify these species, thorough descriptions of their structures, and close observations of their spores and reproductive parts. Based on a detailed fieldwork, the book records species in the families Lecideaceae and Peltigeraceae. Ultimately, this work is a helpful piece in understanding the world of lichen and their place in the Ohio ecosystem.