# Chinese scientists discover “D-rex,” a giant fungus with roots stretching back 65 million years

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-26T10:50:11+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261025073034.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/chinese-scientists-discover-d-rex-a-giant-fungus-with-roots-stretching-45a80c/

Scientists have discovered a giant new fungus in China that grows up to 20 inches tall and weighs nearly five pounds, making it the largest known of its kind. Dubbed “D-rex,” its evolutionary lineage appears to have emerged shortly after the dinosaurs went extinct, raising intriguing questions about how that ancient catastrophe may have shaped its evolution.

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