Fun Facts About Fungi Kingdom ⟶

: The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus can infect carpenter ants , take over their brains, and compel them to climb to a location with perfect conditions for the fungus to grow and release its spores. Fungi in Our Daily Lives 8 fantastic facts about fungi | BBC Earth

: Fungi form massive underground networks of threads called mycelium that connect the roots of different trees. This "Wood Wide Web" allows trees to share nutrients and even send distress signals about pests or drought to one another. Fun Facts About Fungi Kingdom

: Over 110 species of fungi can glow in the dark . This eerie green light, sometimes called "foxfire," is caused by a compound called luciferin and is used to attract insects that help spread the mushroom's spores. : Over 110 species of fungi can glow in the dark