The Hidden Fungal World
Most of fungal life is happening where we do not see it. This category is about mycelium, decomposition, nutrient cycling, fungal networks, and the strange amount of biological activity taking place under the soil, inside wood, and through other material around us.
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The Largest Organism on Earth Might Be a Mushroom
Filed under: The Hidden Fungal World
Ask someone to picture the largest organism on Earth and they will probably think of a blue whale. That makes sense. Blue whales are enormous, and they have the advantage of being visible. The organism usually considered the largest is much harder to see. Most of it is underground in eastern Oregon, quietly spreading through…
