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    TALENTED FUNGI

    May 01, 2022 4 minutes
    by Charlene Brusso

    Build a Planet

    Fungi are very ancient. They have been around for at least 800 million years—possibly longer. Fungi were among the first living things to move out of the ocean to live on land. Lichens are still often the first life to colonize new volcanic islands and bare rock. They break up rocks to make soil, so plants can later grow.

    Eat Them

    Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungus, and like other fruits, many are good to eat. Edible mushrooms are high in protein and vitamins, and many people find them tasty.

    TASTY TREATS

    Truffles

    The world’s most expensive mushrooms are truffles. These lumpy

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