Scientists Set Out to Map Underground Fungal Networks, Find They Cover 62 Quadrillion Miles
Scientists have mapped underground fungal networks, discovering they span 62 quadrillion miles globally. This research aims to highlight the importance of these ecosystems for conservation efforts and climate resilience.
Why it matters
Understanding the scale of the 'wood wide web' is critical for global conservation strategies and protecting biodiversity in soil ecosystems.
Some years ago, scientists dedicated to including the kingdom Fungi into modern conservation set out to measure the total length of fungal networks under the soil.
The report focuses on scientific findings and environmental advocacy without partisan framing.
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