Fungal ecology plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems, influencing nutrient cycling, plant health, and biodiversity. Recent research has highlighted the intricate relationships between fungi ...

The newfound species is part of a larger branch of fungi that exclusively infects spiders ... an expert on arachnid sensory ...

This study delves into the role of fungal biomass on the formation of soil stable carbon, conducted by Xiang Wang and Guanghui Yu. Fungi play a crucial role in ecosystem processes such as soil ...

A wagging tail is the universal sign of a happy dog, especially for a rusty golden retriever named Rye. It's his "tell-tail" ...

Most fungi need only wind or water to disperse their spores. But some, including truffles, need a little help from animals. Usually, truffles and truffle-like fungi (which don't belong to the ...

Some orchids have evolved a unique parasitic lifestyle, abandoning full reliance on photosynthesis in favor of extracting nutrients from fungi. Oreorchis patens serves as a fascinating case, capable ...

Antarctica, often perceived as a barren and inhospitable environment, is home to a surprisingly diverse range of fungal species. Recent research has focused on uncovering the diversity ...

The researchers have published their findings in the journal Functional Ecology. Networks of fungi and plants—so-called mycorrhizal networks, also known as the Wood Wide Web—are highly complex ...