‘Zombie fingers’ parasitic fungus faces extinction
Aug 05, 2021
1 minute
Words by Mindy Weisberger
fungus that resembles decaying human fingers is endangered but clinging on for dear life in Australia, wrapping is known as tea-tree fingers, as its shape resembles pudgy human fingers, though the mottled pinkish-brown colour and texture of the fungus make those fingers look more dead than alive.
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