Scientists Uncover D. Rex: Gigantic New 'King' Fungus From China
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“Researchers in Yunnan Province have discovered a new species of giant fungus, nicknamed D. rex, which dates back 65 million years. The fruiting bodies of this ancient organism are described as being as tall as a traffic cone.”
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