The Hidden Network: Uncovering the Secrets Beneath Our Feet A global map of underground fungal networks has shed light on an astonishing phenomenon that's been hidden in plain sight beneath our feet.
This extraordinary network, comprising arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM fungi), forms mutually beneficial relationships with plants across the planet, supporting their survival and regulating the Earth's climate.
The researchers estimate that the fungal network stretches for nearly 110 quadrillion kilometers in total – a staggering length that dwarfs even the most impressive human endeavors.