Scientists discover 'D-rex', a giant fungus from Chinese forests whose unique lineage dates back 65 million years
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Scientists reported the discovery of a giant fungus called “D‑rex” in Yunnan, China, describing it as a new fungal family that dates back 65 million years and was published in Frontiers in Fungal Biology. After a burst of coverage highlighting its size, prehistoric lineage and novelty, the story has quieted without further updates.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Dianjunus rex (IMAGE) EurekAlert! · 24d ago
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