UMS Scientists Discover World’s First ‘Horned’ Fungus Species
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Researchers at Universiti Malaysia Sabah’s Institute For Tropical Biology & Conservation (ITBC) have announced the discovery of the world’s first horned fungus species.
Dubbed Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata, the new fungus species was discovered in the Danum Valley Conservation Area in Lahad Datu, Sabah.
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The newly discovered species was confirmed to be the first of its kind after the team at the ITBC published their findings on Phyototaxa, an international taxonomy journal.
The odd looking fungus is distinguished by its unique horn-shaped structure, making it truly one of a kind when compared…
