Fungi are among the planet’s most important organisms — yet they’re overlooked in conservation strategies
Fungi are difficult to study in both nature and under experimental conditions. This is because of many species’ microscopic size, their short lifespan and the hidden habitats they call home — such as ...
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Fungi: undervalued jewels of the urban jungle
Just metres from some of Britain’s busiest roads, micro-forests of fungi sprout from the undergrowth. Mycologist Dr Mark Spencer pinpoints some striking examples he spotted in central London and ...
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Mushroom hike in Sierra foothills proves mind-expanding. ‘Without fungi, nothing would grow’ | Opinion
My own appreciation for fungi has never been greater following a recent mycology hike at the McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve, one of more than 30 outings, classes and events offe ...