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Meet D-rex, the giant fungus from China’s forests
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Meet D-rex, the giant fungus from China’s forests

Deep in the forests of China’s Yunnan province, researchers have found a remarkable giant fungus growing on the roots of cork oak trees. Named Dianjunus rex, or D-rex, it produces towering fruiting bodies that can reach 20 inches high and weigh up to five pounds. Genetic analysis suggests its newly identified fungal family arose around 65 million years ago, soon after the extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs. And here's the thing: this discovery offers a fascinating glimpse into how changing forests may have opened new opportunities for wood-decomposing fungi.
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