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AI tool helps scientists quickly identify fungi with flexible lifestyles in ecosystems
- January 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Fungi are the hidden architects of our ecosystems, acting as everything from helpful partners for plants to aggressive decomposers that recycle dead wood. However, many fungi don't stick to just one job; they can switch lifestyles depending on their environment. Understanding this flexibility is vital for predicting how forests and farms will react to climate change.
Originally published at Phys.org