Ancient Fungi Captured in Amber

Millions of years before humans appeared, amber preserved delicate fungal communities that would otherwise have vanished without a trace. In this richly illustrated volume, George Poinar explores the remarkable diversity of fossil fungi recovered from amber deposits worldwide, revealing ancient mushrooms, lichens, pathogenic fungi, truffles, ambrosia fungi, and numerous extinct lineages, along with their interactions with insects, plants, and other organisms. Combining exceptional photographs with decades of pioneering research, the book reconstructs long-lost ecosystems and demonstrates how amber offers an unparalleled window into the evolution and ecological history of fungi. Ancient Fungi Captured in Amber is both a scientific reference and a visual journey into one of the least explored components of the fossil record, making it an essential resource for mycologists, paleontologists, entomologists, evolutionary biologists, natural historians, and anyone fascinated by life preserved in amber.