Scientists observed fungi communicating between each other, raising more questions about how complex these organisms are.
According to a new paper featured in the journal, ectomycorrhizal fungi, which grow as capped stalks above the ground, also form massive networks of roots that stretch outward underground, allowing them to talk to each other.
While we have known about the existence of these mycelial networks, the study of them has been difficult, and often limited to tests within laboratory setups. Now, though, a group of scientists have conducted a field study, gaining more evidence of how fungi communication occurs.The findings also showcase that the fungi seem to communicate more intensely just after fresh rain showers. To study the communications, the group attached electrodes to six mushrooms in a cluster.
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