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Certain Fungal Hyphae Shapes Help Fungi Find Food and Reproduce

Certain Fungal Hyphae Shapes Help Fungi Find Food and Reproduce

What they found

Researchers found certain hyphae shapes help fungi find resources and reproduce, so these forms are naturally selected.

Researchers found certain hyphae shapes help fungi find resources and reproduce, so these forms are naturally selected.

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Hyphae Hype

Hyphae Hype

Researchers have found that certain hyphae shapes can help fungi better find resources and reproduce. These fitter forms are naturally selected to pass on — a huge leap in understanding fungal evolution. 🧬

Researchers have found that certain hyphae shapes can help fungi better find resources and reproduce. These fitter forms are naturally selected to pass on — a huge leap in understanding fungal evolution. 🧬

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