Your path towards ecological understanding

Fungi Friday; Caulorhiza umbonata

December 7, 2018 Philip Pinzone

Caulorhiza umbonata, the rooting redwood mushroom. Photo by Nathan Wilson. — *Caulorhiza umbonata*, the rooting redwood mushroom. Photo by Nathan Wilson.

To people living in the Pacific Northwest, this species is not an exciting find. Though, when I see the redwoods for the first time in January, I would be delighted to find this mushroom! Uncover how this species functions in coastal redwood forests, and what unique traits the species has.

Fungal aroma; the attraction of 'pollinators'

January 31, 2018 Philip Pinzone

Epichloë typhina, a fungus that attracts

 

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 &n… — *Epichloë typhina,* a fungus that attracts *Botanophila* flies.

A fungal compound that initially evolved as an antifungal agent is now used to attract 'pollinators'.

Invasive earthworms-Changing ecosystems in North America from the bottom up.

June 21, 2017 Philip Pinzone

Lumbricus rubellus: an invasive worm that is transforming North American ecosystems — *Lumbricus rubellus*: an invasive worm that is transforming North American ecosystems

Earthworms have not evolved here (if you live north enough). Find out how these wriggling invertebrates are altering ecosystems on an enormous scale. Learn how they interact with plants and fungi underneath your feet in the soil depths.