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A Fungus That Can Hijack Minds — and 6 Other Strange Fungal Abilities Experts Are Still Untangling
- Some fungi can control insect minds, altering behavior before they die.
- Armillaria ostoyae is the world’s largest organism by area, spanning thousands of acres.
- Fungi connect ecosystems underground via mycelium networks called the wood wide web.
- The mycelium networks may help lock carbon in soil to fight climate change.
- Many fungi glow in the dark, with bioluminescence in underground mycelium and mushrooms.
- Fungi may inspire future medicine and environmental restoration.
- Researchers emphasize not all fungal abilities are fully understood yet.
- Fungi play a role in plant communication and nutrient exchange.
- Fungal studies are grounded in peer-reviewed science and editor oversight.
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