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621 trillion miles of fungi networks crisscross the planet
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621 trillion miles of fungi networks crisscross the planet

Did you know that the length of fungi networks on Earth is nearly a billion times the distance from our planet to the sun? These amazing arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi work symbiotically with around 70 percent of plant species, helping them thrive by exchanging nutrients and water for carbon. A new study reveals there are over 621 trillion miles of these fungal pathways, carrying massive amounts of carbon in the soil. It's mind-blowing to think that these networks could be hidden in plain sight, yet they play such a crucial role in supporting life on Earth.
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