Mushroom Revival Podcast

Mushroom Spores in Prehistoric Poop with Dunia Urrego and Felix Pym

May 25, 2023
Dunia Urrego and Felix Pym discuss their research on prehistoric mushroom spores found in fossilized poop and sediments, revealing insights into biodiversity and extinction events. They explore the challenges of identifying specific spore species and the need for further research on megafauna extinctions. The podcast also delves into the life cycle of coprophyllus fungus spores and the preservation of microfossils in peat bogs and lakes.
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