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The Fascinating World of Fungi
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Fungi and animals share a similar type of cell, which indicates a closer evolutionary relationship. Amanita Galactica, a type of fungus, has been found to have an extremely old common ancestor, shedding light on its age and evolution.
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When faced with the choice of leaving Chile to study mycology or dedicating her life to creating opportunities for others to study in Chile, the speaker chose the latter.
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Mycology
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When faced with the choice of leaving Chile to study mycology or dedicating her life to creating opportunities for others to study in Chile, the speaker chose the latter. The fungal diversity in Chile is vast and amazing, providing endless opportunities for exploration.
ChapterThe Fascinating World of Fungi
Episode#525: Giuliana Furci on the Wonders of Mycology, Wisdom from Jane Goodall, Favorite Books, and the World’s Largest Fungarium
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Fungi and animals have a more recent common ancestor as they contain similar types of cells.
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Fungi and Animals
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Fungi and animals have a more recent common ancestor as they contain similar types of cells. Opistoconts are the common ancestor between fungi and animals.