- A newly identified fungus in Britain is killing the invasive heath‑star moss, leaving visible “fairy rings of death.”
- It appears to mainly target that invasive moss (and maybe one other), offering a natural way to help restore native moss habitats and biodiversity.
- Discovered by Dr George Greiff after DNA sleuthing, researchers are now tracking its spread and checking museum samples to learn where and when it emerged.
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