Fungi and Dinosaurs: A Cold-Blooded Connection

Fungi thrive mainly in cooler environments, which can affect their impact on different species. Dinosaurs, being more cold-blooded, were less resistant to fungal outbreaks, potentially leading to their demise in ways not seen in mammals. In contrast, mammals, including humans, can withstand higher temperatures, making it difficult for about 80% of fungi to survive at their body temperature. This highlights the importance of body temperature in the interaction between species and their vulnerability to pathogens.