Scientists on a quest to map worldwide web of fungi beneath our feet

Mongabay
Dec 17, 2021, 9:14 am400 pts
Fungi account for around half of the living organisms in our soils, yet we tend to only notice them when a conspicuous mushroom or toadstool pops up and draws our eye. Meanwhile, scientists estimate that just below out feet, trillions of miles of fungal networks permeate the soil, transporting water and…

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