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Scientists discover giant 65-million-year-old fungus in Chinese forests
Original: Scientists discover ‘D-rex’, a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million years
Scientists have identified a giant fungus dubbed 'D-rex' in Chinese forests, whose lineage has remained distinct for an estimated 65 million years. The discovery, reported by Frontiers and EurekAlert!, highlights an ancient fungal branch that survived unchanged since just after the dinosaur extinction, underscoring how much of forest biodiversity still awaits scientific description and classification.
Why now: A newly described fungus with an ancient, isolated lineage is a striking biology discovery being reported across science news outlets.
Evidence
- Scientists discover ‘D-rex’, a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million years · Frontiers
- Scientists discover ‘D-rex’, a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million years · EurekAlert!
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