Scientists discover 'D-rex', a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million years
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“Researchers in Yunnan, China, have identified a new giant fungus species, Dianjunus rex, which produces fruiting bodies up to 50 cm tall. This discovery represents the largest known species within the phylum Ascomycota.”
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