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Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to Science@beehaw.orgEnglish · 2 years ago

Scientists Discover Genes That Turn a Peaceful Fungus Into a Carnivorous Killer

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Scientists Discover Genes That Turn a Peaceful Fungus Into a Carnivorous Killer

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Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to Science@beehaw.orgEnglish · 2 years ago
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A common, widespread fungus that's probably hiding in your garden soil right this moment is capable of transforming into a formidable predator when it gets too hungry.
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    I was just reading about those little critters today actually. Here is more of a technical read if anyone is interested: https://www.davidmoore.org.uk/21st_century_guidebook_to_fungi_platinum/Ch15_06.htm

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      Really interesting, thanks for linking

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        Anytime! Fungi is super interesting on a number of levels so check out that entire book if you can. While I am still going to buy the hardcover, it’s super cool that it is publicly available on that site from the authors.

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