'Fungi are way more important than plants' 🍄 Fungi are the 'unsung heroes' of life on Earth, involved in everything from nutrient recycling, to food production, to medicine. Yet it is estimated that more than 95 per cent of fungal species remain undiscovered. Holding over 1.25 million dried specimens, the Fungarium at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the UK is the largest fungi collection in the world, as well as one of the oldest and most scientifically important. Tap the link to watch the full
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'Fungi are way more important than plants' 🍄 Fungi are the 'unsung heroes' of life on Earth, involved in everything from nutrient recycling, to food production, to medicine. Yet it is estimated that more than 95 per cent of fungal species remain undiscovered. Holding over 1.25 million dried specimens, the Fungarium at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the UK is the largest fungi collection in the world, as well as one of the oldest and most scientifically important. Tap the link to watch the full
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