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Scientists discover 'D-rex', a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million years

Source: Phys.org · Published 13 Oct 2026, 23:20

Deep in the forests of Yunnan, China, scientists have discovered a "fungal giant" that challenges our understanding of how large fungi can become. The newly described species, Dianjunus rex, produces…

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