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Massive New Fungus Species Discovered in China Reveals Ancient Evolutionary History
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Researchers in southwest China have discovered Dianjunus rex, a giant fungus species producing fruiting bodies up to 20 inches high and weighing up to 5 pounds. The remarkable find offers scientists valuable new insights into the evolutionary capabilities and scale of forest fungi.
Researchers in southwest China have discovered Dianjunus rex, a giant fungus species producing fruiting bodies up to 20 inches high and weighing up to 5 pounds. The remarkable find offers scientists valuable new insights into the evolutionary capabilities and scale of forest fungi.