RARE critical inventory of recent species diversity of lichen-forming, lichenicolous, and allied fungi found in Israel up to 2005. Includes 112 genera, 335 species, and infra-specific taxa. 100 species are recorded for the first time for Israel. For each species, the information given provides synonyms, descriptions, data on habitat, distribution in Israel and worldwide, with references to relevant literature, and a brief outline of the history of the lichenological survey of Israel.Contains many numerous color illustrations (25 full-page plates). 245x175mm. 384 pages. Hardcover. Illustrated Hardcover. Cover corners slightly bumped. Cover bottom edge and spine edges bumped.