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Mysterious ‘Dark Fungi’ Are Lurking Everywhere

www.scientificamerican.com Mysterious ‘Dark Fungi’ Are Lurking Everywhere

The land, water and air around us are chock-full of DNA from fungi that scientists can’t identify

Mysterious ‘Dark Fungi’ Are Lurking Everywhere

The land, water and air around us are chock-full of DNA fragments from fungi that mycologists can’t link to known organisms. These slippery beings are so widespread scientists are calling them “dark fungi.” It’s a comparison to the equally elusive dark matter and dark energy that permeates the universe.

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Out of sight, 'dark fungi' run the world from the shadows
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