IN A NUTSHELL 🌱 Prototaxites, an ancient organism from the Devonian period, may belong to an entirely new branch of life. 🔬 Recent research suggests it is distinct from fungi, with a unique internal structure and chemical composition. 🧬 The study highlights the complexity of early life on Earth and challenges previous scientific assumptions. 🪨 … Continue reading “Nature’s hidden empire”: This massive, fungus-like organism could redefine the entire tree of life