Scientists Identify ‘D-rex’ Fungus in China, Tracing a 65-Million-Year Lineage
Researchers have identified a giant fungus from Chinese forests nicknamed “D-rex,” a discovery that points to an ancient lineage dating back roughly 65 million years. The find, reported in scientific literature and amplified by popular science outlets, adds a striking new data point to the study of fungal evolution, biodiversity, and forest ecology.
