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Matthew Smith

Bonobo

Life on Earth

Scientists identify new species of crystal-encrusted truffle, thanks to bonobos

September 22, 2020

Mushroom-munching bonobos in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have introduced scientists to a new species of truffle. Commonly used…Read More

truffle mushrooms on ground

Florida Biodiversity

Two new truffle species discovered in Florida pecan orchards

August 23, 2018

Two new species of truffles were recently discovered on the roots of pecan trees in Florida orchards. The good news…Read More

Matthew Smith holding fungus

Life on Earth

Two new fungi phyla considered ‘discovery of a lifetime’

December 12, 2016

Walking along the shore of Lake Alice on the University of Florida campus, one may easily notice a variety of…Read More

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