Wired·3 min read·medium
There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map
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Researchers have created the first global map of the underground arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal network, which supports 70 percent of plant species. The study estimates this network spans 110 quadrillion kilometers and plays a critical role in carbon sequestration.
Why it matters
Understanding this vast subterranean ecosystem is essential for climate modeling and conservation efforts, as these fungi significantly impact global carbon cycles.
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