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Innerworld@lemmy.world to Biology@mander.xyzEnglish · 17 days ago

The first-ever global map of underground fungal networks—which nourish plants and absorb carbon—suggests that, if laid out in a straight line, these networks would span about 68 quadrillion miles

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The first-ever global map of underground fungal networks—which nourish plants and absorb carbon—suggests that, if laid out in a straight line, these networks would span about 68 quadrillion miles

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Innerworld@lemmy.world to Biology@mander.xyzEnglish · 17 days ago
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Earth's underground fungal network is so massive, it would span 10% of the Milky Way, map reveals
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The first global map of subterranean fungi networks reveals how massive its reach is worldwide.
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  • kamenlady@lemmy.world
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    One day it will reach out and i will be awaiting our fungal overlords with plenty of snacks and some magic mushrooms

    No, wait

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    …that’s over 11,000 lightyears

    • Synapse@lemmy.world
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      How many football fields?

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        Over a quintillion

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