The Biology of Fungi

Scientific film about different kinds of fungi, their structures and their place in nature. Lots of microscopic photography of fungus structures and biological functions. Experiments with petri dishes. Many shots of different mushrooms, mold, fungus. Explanation of penicillin. Spore diagrams. Identification of some poisonous mushrooms in forests. Animated demonstration of spore-shooting fungus. Decomposing plants and animals.