fungus
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The fungus clings onto the moss stem, ballooning like candy floss around a stick.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
By looking for evidence of the moss die-back fungus on these samples, scientists want to pinpoint exactly how and when it appeared.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
"The definition of a protist is loose -- essentially it is any eukaryotic organism which is not an animal, plant, or fungus," said Dr. McGowan.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
“Snow fungus focuses on deep hydration and skin plumping, while red dates support circulation and a healthy glow,” Xie said, calling the concoction “a warm bowl of snow fungus and red date soup.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
A mycorrhizal fungus has cells that surround or even go into the roots of a plant.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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