Hidden nocturnal biodiversity: The mysterious glow of fungi in Zoo Negara Malaysia’s tropical forests — Norida Hanim Awing and Linda Salim
NOVEMBER 6 — When daylight fades across the forested landscapes of Zoo Negara Malaysia, an extraordinary natural p...
As daylight fades over the forested grounds of Zoo Negara Malaysia, a mysterious natural display comes to life beneath the canopy. Tiny fungal organisms emit a distinctive greenish glow on decaying branches, leaves and trunks. Scientists have documented the diversity and ecological traits of bioluminescent fungi in the zoo's tropical forest setting, revealing an understudied facet of urban biodiversity.
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