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DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, even the most seasoned mushroom hunter struggles to
  tell two similar fungi apart. But new technologies are cracking these myst
 eries by revealing the unique "barcode" inside every mushroom that holds it
 s true identity. This talk will demystify these modern scientific technique
 s\, explaining how they're used to identify tricky cryptic species\, uncove
 r brand new ones\, and map the fungal family tree of life. We'll explore th
 e vital role that everyday mushroom hunters play through observations made 
 on platforms like iNaturalist. You'll learn how your contributions can fuel
  these cutting-edge research and conservation efforts - but even better\, t
 hey can also help you pinpoint your favorite edibles! Come learn how your b
 ackyard finds right here in Maine can provide vital specimens and data in t
 his beginner-friendly talk. This talk will be hosted by the Maine Mycologic
 al Association and the Environmental Studies Program at Bowdoin College.\n\
 nSigrid Jakob is a passionate amateur mycologist from Brooklyn\, New York. 
 Formerly the president of the New York Mycological Society\, she spends her
  time documenting the surprising fungal diversity of the Big Apple and her 
 local cemetery. She's particularly keen on beautiful but overlooked fungi l
 ike the fiber caps or fungi growing on dung. A non-scientist\, she's noneth
 eless been sequencing fungal DNA in her home lab for many years and is exci
 ted to share her knowledge with others.
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LOCATION:Roux Lantern
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SUMMARY:Decoding the Forest Floor: Unmasking Maine's Mycological Mysteries
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 maines-mycological-mysteries
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