From ancient Precambrian ancestors to the vibrant diversity of modern mycology, explore how fungi shaped life on Earth — one spore at a time.
Four deep-dive clusters covering the full arc of fungal evolution — from primordial origins to today's incredible diversity.
New research, discoveries, and deep dives into the world of fungal evolution.
Trace how mushroom species diversity evolved through speciation, adaptation, and ecological radiation into tens of thousands of forms in modern mycology.
Uncover how fungi spore dispersal evolved from simple passive release to sophisticated ballistic, wind, water, and animal-assisted mechanisms over eons.
Discover how fungi role in early land ecosystems was pivotal—breaking down rock, building soil, and unlocking the carbon cycle that made complex life possible.
Learn how mushroom anatomy evolved over millions of years, focusing on the development of gills, caps, and spore-bearing surfaces in Basidiomycota.
Discover the full mushroom evolution history spanning over a billion years—from ancient microbial ancestors to the fungi we recognize today.
Explore the fascinating story of fungal symbiosis evolution and how mycorrhizal mushrooms co-evolved with land plants to transform Earth's ecosystems.
Explore the oldest mushroom fossils ever found, from amber-preserved specimens to ancient rock imprints, and what they reveal about fungal evolution.
Written for students, educators, mycology enthusiasts, and curious minds of all backgrounds. We believe the story of fungal evolution is one of nature's greatest — and least-told — epics.
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