Overviews of Fungi

Fungus Kingdom
From Natural Perspective, an online naturalist publication, written by Ari Kornfield and Susan Williams.

Tom Volk's Fungi Page
A very comprehensive site created by an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin. Illustrations, links and more. Special feature: "Fungus of the Month."

Fungi
From the Tree of Life, this covers some of the fungi, with an emphasis currently on the sac fungi. It includes a description of nutrition, characteristics, biogeography, and reproduction of sac fungi.

Introduction to the Fungi
From UC- Berkeley, this site has a brief explanation of the importance of fungi, then points you to more information on their phylogeny.

Phylogeny of Fungi
From the Botany Department at the University of Hawaii.

Reproduction and Dissemination of Fungi
Classification and explanation of how fungi are named from the University of Hawaii. An exceptional glossary of important terms & concepts of taxonomy; also very nice color slides and illustrations.

Mycological Resources on the Internet
Links to everything you need to know about mycology and the study of fungi created and maintained by Kathie Hodge, Cornell University.

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Division Chytridiomycota (the primitive fungi:chytrids)

Chytridiomycota
A discussion of the Division Chytridiomycota at The Sidwell School in Washington D.C.

Division Zygomycota (zygomycetes)

Zygomycota
A discussion of the Division Zygomycota from the University of Hawaii.

Division Ascomycota (sac fungi)

Ascomycota
A discussion of the Division Ascomycota from the Tree of Life.

Division Basidiomycota (club fungi)

Basidiomycota
A discussion of the Division Basidiomycota from the Tree of Life.

Division Deuteromycota (imperfect fungi)

 

Lichens (symbiotic associations of algae and fungi)

Lichens
From Natural Perspective, an online naturalist publication, discussions and illustrations of lichens.

Introduction to Lichens
From UC-Berkeley, this site introduces you to the World of Lichens.

The North American Lichen Project
Sponsored by the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Canadian Museum of Nature.

Lichens of the Miller Springs Nature Center
A nature guide to the non-crustose lichens found on trees in Belton, Texas.

Fun With Lichens
Lichenland from Oregon State University.

Checklist of Lichenized Fungi
While you can get lineage here, you need to know the species name of your organism.

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