PULLING THE THREADS TOGETHER - HABITAT DIVERSITY

The dependence of fungi on host and habitat is emphasized and the reti culate pattern of the interactions explored. Habitat diversity, often defined by the vascular plant element, vertebrate and invertebrate ass ociations, and non-phanerogamic mutualisms are considered. The role of man especially in changes in habitat availability is stressed. Intras pecific variability is mentioned. The diversity of habitats is as much a part of the Rio Convention as molecular, cellular and organismal va riation.