What happens if fungi doesn’t break down wood? | After Life: The Strange Science of Decay

Duration: 5'02''

Synopsis

Spec references J247: B4.1b, B4.1c J250: B4.1b, B4.1c. Evolution of trees 300 million years ago and at the time, the fungi were not able to break them down. The clip goes on to explain the impact of this on the local ecosystem. A fungi evolved to be able to break down wood.

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