Scientists report the discovery of a new giant fungus species in China. The fungus is described as unusually large, with researchers saying it can grow up to about 20 inches tall. The species has been nicknamed “D-rex” in some coverage.
Reports also place the discovery in a broader context involving the timing of its emergence. One outlet links the fungus to a period shortly after the mass extinction that ended the dinosaurs, referring to it as “Dianjunus rex.” Other coverage focuses mainly on the size and the fact that it is a newly identified species, without emphasizing the extinction-era context.
