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Two new fungi species uncovered in Australian herbarium using DNA sequencing

Scientists at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Australia have described two new species of fungi, Peziza austroechinospora and Peziza meridionalis with the assistance of DNA sequencing, highlighting how modern science is revealing vast, hidden biodiversity beneath our feet.

Two new fungi species uncovered in Australian herbarium using DNA sequencing
Image: Phys.org
Scientists at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Australia have described two new species of fungi, Peziza austroechinospora and Peziza meridionalis with the assistance of DNA sequencing, highlighting how modern science is revealing vast, hidden biodiversity beneath our feet.

Originally published at Phys.org

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