Fossilized leaf with preserved ancient fungus from the western Himalayas

New Ancient Fungus Species Found on 12-Million-Year-Old Fossil Leaf in Himalayas

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Researchers have identified a new species of ancient microscopic fungus preserved on a fossilized plant leaf dating back up to 12 million years. This discovery was made in the foothills of the western Himalayas, providing new insights into ancient fungal life and its preservation.

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