The (officially Ainsworth & Bisby's Dictionary of the Fungi ) is widely considered the "Bible" of mycology. Since its first publication in 1943, it has served as the essential reference for the classification, nomenclature, and terminology of the fungal kingdom. Core Purpose & Scope
The dictionary provides a comprehensive list of all fungal and lichen generic names. For every accepted genus, it details:
: Its place within the current taxonomic hierarchy.
: Year of publication, distribution, and an estimate of the number of species.