Chinese scientists discover “D-rex,” a giant fungus with roots stretching back 65 million years

ScienceDaily
Oct 26, 2026, 6:50 am115 pts
Scientists have discovered a giant new fungus in China that grows up to 20 inches tall and weighs nearly five pounds, making it the largest known of its kind. Dubbed “D-rex,” its evolutionary lineage appears to have emerged shortly after the dinosaurs went extinct, raising intriguing questions about how…

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