Fungi communicate through mycelium

This is a Japan news story, published by Ars Technica, that relates primarily to Tohoku University news.

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Fungal Ecology

Ars Technica

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Fungi may not think, but they can communicate

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Researchers from Tohoku University and Nagaoka College in Japan observed how the mycelial network of Phanerochaete velutina grew on and around wood blocks arranged in different shapes.

This suggests communication because fungi appeared to find where the most nutrients were and grow in those areas.

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