Fungi are among the oldest living organisms, with a history tracing back over 1 billion years.
Some of the oldest confirmed fossil fungi, such as Ourasphaira giraldae, date to approximately 1 billion years ago, discovered in Canadian shale deposits.
These findings indicate that fungi likely predate the emergence of terrestrial plants and animals and may have played a critical role in the colonization of land by forming symbiotic relationships with early plants.
This ancient lineage underscores their ecological importance and adaptability in Earth’s history.
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Fungi Fact: Here Before Plants!
