Researchers describe giant fungus found in China's Yunnan forests
Scientists have named a new species, Dianjunus rex, from forests in China's Yunnan province. Its upright fruiting bodies can reach 50 cm and weigh up to 2.2 kg, and its lineage is thought to be 65 million years old.
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What happened
Scientists have described a new species, Dianjunus rex, from forests in Yunnan, China. Its vertical fruiting bodies reach up to 50 cm (20 inches) high and weigh up to 2.2 kg (4.9 pounds). The species' lineage is reported to date back 65 million years.
Why it matters
The find challenges scientists' understanding of how large fungi can become.
Coverage
- Scientists Uncover D. Rex: Gigantic New 'King' Fungus From China Traces Its Roots to 65 Million Years (Yahoo News)
- Scientists discover 'D-rex', a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million years (phys.org)
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