Live Science·6 min read·hard
Earth's underground fungal network is so massive, it would span 10% of the Milky Way, map reveals - Live Science
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Sophie Berdugo
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A new global map reveals that subterranean fungal networks are vast, potentially spanning 10% of the Milky Way if laid end-to-end. These networks are crucial for plant health and act as significant carbon sinks in grasslands.
Why it matters
Understanding fungal networks is essential for climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation efforts.
The first global map of subterranean fungi networks reveals how massive its reach is worldwide.
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