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Records of massive fungal organisms

Overview

Reports have identified massive fungal specimens that hold significant biological records. In the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon, USA, the honey fungus (Armillaria ostoyae) has been identified as the world’s largest organism. This specimen covers approximately 9 square kilometers through an extensive underground mycelium network and is estimated to weigh between 7.5 and 35 tons.

In contrast to the underground expansion of the honey fungus, individual fruiting bodies have also reached record sizes. A specimen of Phellinus ellipsoideus discovered on Hainan Island, China, measured approximately 10.85 meters in length and weighed between 400 and 500 kilograms.

Entities

Phellinus ellipsoideus · Oregon · Hainan · General Sherman · Armillaria ostoyae

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Largest mushroom fruiting body discovered in China

    Researchers documented a record-breaking Phellinus ellipsoideus mushroom in China, measuring over 10 meters long, while noting massive mycelium networks in Oregon.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Honey fungus in Oregon identified as world's largest organism

    The honey fungus (Armillaria ostoyae) in Oregon, USA, is considered the world's largest organism, spanning 9 square kilometers with an estimated weight of up to 35 tons via its underground mycelium.

Sources

national-geographic.pl · smartage.pl · tech.wp.pl · zielona.interia.pl