Dictionary Of The Fungi Direct

: 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.

The dictionary has evolved significantly over ten editions to reflect the rapid progress in fungal science: 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 : Recent editions, such as the 9th and

: Year of publication, distribution, and an estimate of the number of species. : Recent editions