Radiotrophic Fungi
Radiotrophic fungi are a specialized group of fungi that appear to use the pigment melanin to convert gamma radiation into chemical energy for growth. 🍄☢️ While most life forms on Earth rely on photosynthesis (converting light into energy) or chemosynthesis (converting chemicals into energy), these organisms exhibit a rare biological phenomenon known as radiosynthesis. Discovery […]
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