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Chinese scientists discover “D-rex,” a giant fungus with roots stretching back 65 million years
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Chinese scientists discover “D-rex,” a giant fungus with roots stretching back 65 million years

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SCIENCEDAILY · ROCKVILLE — Scientists have discovered a giant new fungus in China that grows up to 20 inches tall and weighs nearly five pounds, making it the largest known of its kind. Dubbed “D-rex,” its evolutionary lineage appears to have emerged shortly after the dinosaurs went extinct, raising intriguing questions about how that ancient…

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26 October 2026 · 10:50 UTC
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28 October 2026 · 12:19 UTC
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261025073034.htm
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