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Vast underground fungal network mapped, stretching 110 quadrillion kilometers
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Vast underground fungal network mapped, stretching 110 quadrillion kilometers

Scientists have mapped a global network of microscopic fungi, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM fungi), stretching an estimated 110 quadrillion kilometers. These networks, often called the "wood wide web," support plant life by helping them absorb nutrients and water, store carbon, and maintain ecosystem health. The discovery highlights their crucial role in climate change mitigation and raises concerns about their decline in agricultural lands due to intensive farming practices.

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